Struggling to meet your protein goals? Control!
Having trouble resisting that daily chocolate treat? Same!
Fortunately, we no longer have to choose between indulgence and fitness – instead, it’s about finding harmony in both! Now you can curb your cocoa cravings and fuel your body with extra protein in a delicious and healthier way.
And my top 5 ultimate chocolate protein bar recipes promise to be the best of both worlds. rich, chocolaty decadence while packed with protein to keep you feeling strong with sustained energy.
Flavors like Mint Chocolate Chip and Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownie are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Unfortunately, most store-bought bars are packed with artificial flavors, sweeteners, added sugars, and low-quality protein derived from milk. All of which are known to cause bloating, blood sugar spikes and intestinal discomfort. And to make matters worse, many prepackaged bars have an unbalanced calorie to protein ratio, so you might as well be eating a Snickers bar!
The good news is that you can easily make healthier, homemade, DIY protein bars! And without the sneaky preservatives, hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup or artificial ingredients that look like they belong in a science experiment! Try buying a batch this weekend for a week’s worth of bars – and for a fraction of the price too!
So whether you want a quick chocolate, post-workout protein or a delicious dessert, these bars are perfect anytime! They’ll leave you feeling full, focused, and much leaner than processed store-bought bars. Let’s ditch the sugar crashes and digestive drama and get ready to indulge in sweet, guilt-free peace!
Tips and trades
︎ Replace with any of your favorite nut butters.︎ Swap the cocoa powder for cocoa powder for extra antioxidant power! ︎ Add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee if you want a stronger chocolate flavor.︎ To help cut the bars, heat the knife blade under hot water between slices. You can also mix up how you cut these bars to make them smaller and bite-sized.︎ I use sweetened stevia, unsweetened, dark chocolate chips, but you can use whatever semi-sweet/dark chocolate you prefer – or Cacao Nibs!︎ Use your preferred protein powder in any of these recipes.
︎ Add your favorite chopped nuts for extra protein and magnesium!
The Top 5 Recipes for the Top Chocolate Protein Bars
Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownie Protein Bars
Components:
❏ 1.5 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed)
❏ 3 tablespoons cocoa powder or cocoa powder
❏ 1/3 cup chocolate protein powder
❏ 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
❏ 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, honey or agave
❏ 5 drops liquid stevia
❏ 3 tablespoons of coconut oil
❏ 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
❏ 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
❏ 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor and blend until smooth. (A blender works too, but the texture will be better in a food processor)
2. Then stir in half the chocolate chips.
3. Pour into a 9×9 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
4. Bake the homemade chocolate protein bars for about 16 minutes. They will still look slightly runny when you take them out of the oven, but that’s okay because we want them to be rough.
5. Allow to cool and then refrigerate for 4-6 hours and the bars will firm up and be ready to cut and eat. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
*Makes about 8 bars.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Protein Bars
Components:
Cookie dough layer
❏ 3/4 cup almond flour
❏ 2 tablespoons of coconut flour
❏ 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
❏ 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
❏ 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
❏ 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips.
Top layer of chocolate fudge
❏ 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
❏ 2 tablespoons peanut butter
❏ 2 tablespoons of chocolate protein powder
❏ 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup (or honey), peanut butter, and a pinch of salt.
2. Add the almond flour, coconut flour and chocolate chips.
3. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until you have a dough that you can easily form into a large ball of cookie dough.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into a parchment-lined 9×13-inch rectangle pan. Use your fingers or a spatula to make the surface flat and smooth.
5. Freeze the pan while you prepare the top chocolate layer.
6. In a microwave safe bowl, add the dark chocolate, nut butter and coconut oil. Melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals and stir in between to prevent the chocolate from burning. (Should not take more than 90 seconds in total)
7. Add protein powder and mix well to create a glossy melted chocolate mixture.
8. Take the pan out of the freezer, pour the melted chocolate on top. Use a spatula to spread the layer evenly.
9. Freeze again for 10-15 minutes or until the chocolate layer has set.
10. Cut the bars using a hot, sharp knife and store the bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
*Makes about 8 bars.
No-Baking Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
Components:
❏ 1 cup Dates
❏ 1 cup chopped nuts (I used 1/2 cup cashews and 1/2 cup almonds)
❏ 3/4 cup chocolate protein powder
❏ 1/4 cup cocoa or cocoa powder
❏ 1/2 cup chocolate chips
❏ 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
❏ 1/4 cup almond milk
❏ 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions:
1. Place dates in food processor (or blender) and process or pulse until crumbly.
2. Add nuts and continue processing until the dates and nuts are finely ground.
3. Add protein powder, cocoa powder and salt and continue to beat. Next, add the almond milk, mint extract and chocolate chips and process until a well-combined sticky dough ball is formed.
4. Line a 9 x 9 inch pan with plastic wrap and press the bar mixture into the pan and flatten, making sure it’s even.
5. Freeze for 30 minutes. Then remove from the freezer and lift out of the container with the plastic wrap.
6. Use a hot knife to cut the bars and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
*Makes 8 bars
No-Baking Brownie Chip Mocha Protein Bars
Components:
❏ 1/3 cup chocolate protein powder
❏ 1/2 oats
❏ 1/4 cup cocoa or cocoa powder
❏ 5 drops liquid stevia
❏ 1/3 cup espresso or strong coffee, cold
❏ 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Combine the protein powder, oats and cocoa powder in a large bowl. (If you add anything extra like nuts etc. add them now)
2. Add the cold coffee or espresso and mix well.
3. Stir in the chocolate chips until smooth.
4. Spread the dough into a 9-by-9-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Use your hands or a spatula to press the mixture down. *Optional: Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top and gently press them in.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
6. Use a hot knife to cut the bars and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
*Makes 8 bars.
Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Bars
Components:
❏ 3 overripe bananas, peeled
❏ 1/4 cup coconut oil
❏ 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
❏ 1 large egg
❏ 1/2 cup applesauce
❏ 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
❏ 1 cup coconut flour
❏ 1/2 cup almond flour
❏ 1 teaspoon baking soda
❏ 1/2 teaspoon Salt
❏ 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
❏ 1 cup chocolate chips, divided in half
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350℉
2. Spray a 9-by-13-inch pan with nonstick spray.
3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas well. Then add the coconut oil, almond milk, egg, applesauce and vanilla and mix until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients. coconut and almond flour, baking soda, protein powder, salt and cinnamon. Mix until they are homogeneous.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well. Then stir in half the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
8. Cool completely before cutting and use a hot knife to cut the bars. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
*Makes about 10 bars.
Enjoy! 
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