Homemade Chocolate Almond Protein Bars
Fuel your day with these irresistible Homemade Chocolate Almond Protein Bars—perfect for a post-workout snack or a midday energy boost! Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, and chia seeds, these bars deliver a protein-rich punch while keeping your cravings in check. The rich cocoa flavor, paired with the crunch of chopped almonds and melty dark chocolate chips, makes for a treat that feels indulgent yet nutritious. Sweetened naturally with honey and held together by creamy almond butter, these protein bars are baked to perfection in just 10 minutes. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes and customizable to your liking, they're the ideal grab-and-go snack for busy lifestyles. Store them for up to a week and enjoy their chewy, chocolatey goodness anytime!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons milk
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, cocoa powder, chopped almonds, chia seeds, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
Step 3
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and almond butter. Stir gently until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
Step 4
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Pour the honey and almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well coated.
Step 6
If the mixture feels too dry, add the milk one tablespoon at a time until the ingredients hold together when pressed.
Step 7
Stir in the dark chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Step 8
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly with the back of a spoon or your hands to ensure it is tightly packed.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Step 10
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool completely in the dish on a wire rack.
Step 11
Once cooled, lift the slab out of the dish using the parchment paper, and cut it into 12 equal bars.
Step 12
Store the protein bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (734.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3197.7 |
| Total Fat 162.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g | |
| Cholesterol 62.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1215.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 283.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 51.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 140.2g | |
| Protein 183.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 13.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1670.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 24.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3546.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories