No-Bake Chocolate Protein Bars
These no-bake chocolate protein bars are super soft, gooey, fudgy, and delicious. This vegan recipe contains only 6 ingredients and is very easy to make!
Servings 10
Equipment
- Kitchen scale*
- Food processor*
Ingredients
Protein Layer
- 1 2/3 cups (225 g) protein powder (*see notes)
- 3-4 tbsp (70 g) maple syrup (*see notes)
- 1/4 cup (60 g) cashew butter (*see notes)
- 1/2 of a medium banana
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Chocolate Layer
- 1/2 cup (90 g) dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Watch the video (scroll down a bit) for easy visual instructions. I recommend using a kitchen scale for this recipe.
- Line a pan with parchment paper with an overhang on all sides (for easy removal). My pan measures 6x6 inches resp. 15x15 cm (inside measurements). If your pan is much bigger, you should better double the recipe, otherwise, the bars will turn out too thin.
- Process all ingredients for the protein layer in a food processor. Scrape down the sides of the container and mix again. The dough should stick together when you press it between your fingers. If it's too dry, add more liquid sweetener or banana. If it's too sticky, add more protein powder.
- Press the dough evenly into the lined pan and put the pan in the freezer.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a double-boiler or in a microwave and pour the melted chocolate on top of the protein layer.
- Put the pan back in the freezer for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate is firm.
- Cut into bars and enjoy! Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer!
Notes
- I used a vanilla flavored protein powder which is already sweetened. The main ingredient is powdered oat flour. If you use unsweetened protein powder, I would suggest adding more sweetener.
- You can use almond butter, peanut butter, etc. instead of cashew butter. For a nut-free version, I would suggest sunflower seed butter or coconut butter.
- I left out the vanilla extract because my protein powder has an intense vanilla flavor which I love!
- Nutrition facts are for one bar when you cut the batch into ten bars.
Nutrition Facts
No-Bake Chocolate Protein Bars
Amount per Serving
Calories
197
% Daily Value*
Fat
7.2
g
11
%
Carbohydrates
19.5
g
7
%
Fiber
1.9
g
8
%
Sugar
14.3
g
16
%
Protein
12.5
g
25
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.