Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup almond butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa)
1 cup chocolate protein powder (unsweetened)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper
In a large bowl, mix oats, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt
In separate bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, almond butter, and water
Combine wet and dry ingredients until homogeneous; fold in chocolate chips
Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly
Bake 20 minutes or until center springs back when gently pressed
Cool completely before slicing into 12 bars
Notes
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months
Substitute peanut butter for almond butter if preferred
For gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats
Bars become firmer as they cool completely before slicing
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: High Protein Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg