No-Bake Energy Bars
Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high protein, heart-healthy
Here is my healthy version of a classic cookie dough protein bar smothered in dark chocolate. High in fiber from oats and coconut flour, plus high in protein from nut butter, protein powder and plant-based milk. These yummy, simple energy bars are a perfect grab-and-go, single serve treat. This is a fun recipe for children to participate in making and a great after-work out-high-protein snack.
No-Bake Energy Bars
© Sweets You Can Eat by Megan Matthews and Patricia Schroeck 2020
Ingredients
1 cup oat flour
1/2 cup whole oats
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nut butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup plant-based milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup baby chocolate chips
Chocolate
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
large crystal salt
Makes 25 energy bars
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Instructions
1. Combine oat flour, whole oats, coconut flour, protein powder and salt in a large bowl and stir.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl combine nut butter, maple syrup, milk and vanilla. Heat for 30 seconds, then stir well to achieve a creamy batter. Pour nutty batter into flour mixture and stir to combine. Let dough sit for 15 minutes in refrigerator to cool. Once cooled, fold in chocolate chips.
3. Prepare an 8x8 inches (20x20cm) square pan with parchment paper to cover the bottom and leave extra paper on sides to grab once bars are ready to cut. Scoop dough into pan and press down firmly into a solid sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes.
4. Chocolate: Combine chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 to 1.5 minutes. Remove and stir to combine into a glossy smooth chocolate coating.
5. Remove bar base from freezer and pour melted chocolate over the entire bar. Sprinkle large crystal salt to stick to the chocolate, let it harden in minutes.
6. Place back in freezer for 10 minutes, remove bar from pan and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting into 2x2 inches (5x5 cm) square pieces.
Photos by Milkshake Creative
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