Chocolate "Pure" Protein Bars
- 1 1/2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder (about 60g)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water (as needed)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almond milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, protein powder, chia seeds, salt, and chopped nuts or seeds (if using).
Add the sugar-free maple syrup and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
If the mixture is too dry, add water as needed to reach a moist but not too wet consistency.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to press it down evenly into the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting it into 8 even bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.