Description

These Chocolate Workout Bars are a delicious and nutritious homemade snack perfect for fueling your exercise routine. Combining creamy peanut butter, rich cocoa powder, and wholesome oat flour, these bars offer a balanced blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, they are customizable with optional protein powder and mini chocolate chips for an extra boost and indulgence. Ready in just over an hour with no baking required, these bars make a convenient grab-and-go treat to energize your day.

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

Optional Add-ins

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal of the bars.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey (or syrup), and unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir until you achieve a smooth, even mixture.
Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the oat flour, protein powder if using, and salt. Mix thoroughly to form a thick dough consistency.
Adjust Consistency: Gradually add the milk of choice, one tablespoon at a time, if the dough feels too dry and crumbly, to help it come together.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough, if desired, to distribute evenly.
Press Mixture: Press the dough firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Refrigerate: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to set and firm up.
Slice and Store: Once set, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper edges, slice into 8 equal bars, and store in an airtight container in the fridge as needed.

Notes

For nut-free version, substitute peanut or almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
Protein powder is optional but adds an extra protein boost for workouts.
Use gluten-free oat flour if you require a gluten-free snack.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or syrup according to taste.
Store bars refrigerated for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.