Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (120g) Chocolate Whey or Vegan Protein Powder
- 1 cup (100g) Oat flour
- 0.25 cup (25g) Unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup (125g) Creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 0.33 cup (80ml) Maple syrup or honey
- 3 tbsp (45ml) Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 tsp (1.5g) Sea salt
- 0.5 cup (90g) Dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp (5g) Coconut oil
Instructions:
- In a large glass mixing bowl, whisk together the protein powder, oat flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt until no lumps remain.
- Add the nut butter and maple syrup to the dry mixture. Use a silicone spatula to fold the ingredients together until the texture resembles dark, sandy soil.
- Gradually add almond milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing between additions, until a stiff and pliable dough forms that holds its shape when squeezed.
- Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Transfer the dough to the pan and press it into an even layer using the spatula or the bottom of a flat measuring cup.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the protein base, spreading it to the edges. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Once set, lift the parchment paper to remove the bars from the pan and slice into 10 even rectangles.