Ready for a snack that doesn’t mess around? These Double Chocolate Coffee Protein Bars are like your favorite chocolate treat—only smarter. They’re packed with protein, a rich chocolate flavor, and a subtle coffee kick that keeps you moving. Forget the empty-calorie granola bars, these bars have enough goodness to actually keep you full, energized, and (somewhat) awake. Make these ahead, and you’ve got a stash of power-packed, chocolate-loaded fuel that might just beat your usual pick-me-up.
Double Chocolate Coffee Protein Bars Recipe
Indulgent Double Chocolate Coffee Protein Bars provide a chocolate fix with a protein boost, perfect for on-the-go energy.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup brewed coffee cooled
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix oats, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together coffee, honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix, stirring until well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Press Into Dish: Spread the mixture evenly into the lined baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 25 minutes. Allow to cool, then cut into bars.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Potassium: 3%
- Vitamin B6: 3%
