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Chocolate Workout Bars Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Workout Bars are a nutritious and delicious no-bake snack perfect for post-workout energy or a healthy treat. Made with peanut or almond butter, natural sweeteners, oat flour, and optional protein powder, these bars combine rich chocolate flavor with wholesome ingredients. Easy to prepare and customizable with mini chocolate chips, they set in the fridge for a convenient grab-and-go snack.


Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup
  • 2 tbsp milk of choice, as needed

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/4 cup protein powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)


Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars once set.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine the peanut or almond butter with honey (or your choice of syrup) and unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir until the mixture is smooth and even in texture.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Stir in the oat flour, protein powder if using, and salt. Mix thoroughly to form a thick dough that holds together.
  4. Adjust consistency: If the dough feels too dry or crumbly, gradually add milk one tablespoon at a time until the mixture becomes pliable and easy to press.
  5. Incorporate add-ins: Fold in the mini chocolate chips if you want some extra bursts of chocolate throughout the bars.
  6. Form the bars: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula or your hands for an even surface.
  7. Refrigerate: Place the pan in the fridge for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to set and firm up properly.
  8. Slice and store: Once set, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper lift, slice into 8 servings, and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • Use natural nut butters without added sugars or oils for a healthier option.
  • Protein powder is optional but adds extra protein to support muscle recovery.
  • Milk of choice can be any dairy or plant-based milk depending on dietary preferences.
  • The bars can be customized with nuts, seeds, or dried fruit if desired.
  • For a firmer bar, chill longer or briefly freeze before slicing.
  • Store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and texture.