When it comes to building muscle and staying healthy, nutrition is key. However, it can be challenging to find snacks that are both delicious and good for you. Many sweet treats are loaded with sugar and unhealthy fats that can ruin all the hard work you put in at the gym. That’s where these healthy protein bars come in! Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, almond butter, and chocolate protein powder, these bars are a great source of nutrition that can help fuel your workouts and support your overall health goals. Plus, they’re easy to make and perfect for taking on-the-go, so you can stay on track with your healthy eating habits no matter where your day takes you.
Here’s my recipe for healthy protein bars no bake using oats, maple syrup, chocolate protein powder, and melted dark chocolate:
Ingredients for healthy protein bars no bake:
- 2 cups rolled organic oats
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate (for topping and I use at least 70% cocoa kind)
Cooking Instructions:
- In a food processor, blend the rolled oats until they become a fine powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended oats, maple syrup, chocolate protein powder, almond butter, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix everything together until you have a thick, sticky mixture.
- Press the mixture into a lined 8×8 inch baking dish. Use a spatula to smooth out the top so that it’s even.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler. Once melted, pour the chocolate over the top of the mixture in the baking dish, and use a spatula to spread it out evenly.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge or freezer for 1-2 hours, or until it’s set.
- Once the mixture has chilled, remove it from the baking dish and cut it into 12 bars.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to eat them.
These healthy protein bars no bake are a healthy and delicious way to get a boost of protein on-the-go, and they’re perfect for enjoying with your favourite cup of coffee or tea.
