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Chocolate Protein Fruit & Nut Bar

In need of a sweet treat? A good source of protein and healthy fats this is the perfect chocolate treat to keep in the fridge. Just slice when you fancy a piece. You can also slice and open freeze for up to 3 months if wished. This is a great recipe for using up leftover […]

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Overview

Makes 1x 2lb bar – about 12 slices

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Chilling time: 1 hour

 

What’s Good About It?

Packed with protein, healthy fats and fibre this is a delicious chocolate treat and ideal for post workout snacks. Adding the oats also provides plenty of soluble fibre to support gut microbiome and digestive health.  This is a good source of magnesium, an essential mineral particularly during times of stress. In fact low magnesium status can both increase stress, and the existence of stress can even further deplete your levels. 

 

Did You Know?

If you do not have cacao butter then use coconut oil instead.

Ingredients

200g nuts lightly toasted  (not necessary to toast but adds more flavour)

125g gluten free oats

200g dried fruit

30g raw cacao or cocoa powder

60g chocolate protein powder

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

40g cacao butter melted

40g coconut oil melted

4tbsp maple syrup

100g white chocolate chips (dairy free if needed)

Topping

200g dark chocolate chips

1tsp coconut oil

Instructions

 

  1. Line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment and leave it overhanging so that it is easier to remove the bar.
  2. Place the oats and nuts in a food processor and blitz to break down until very fine.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients except the white chocolate chips and process until the mixture starts to come together – it should be slightly moist when squeezed.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Spread the mixture out into the loaf pan and press down firmly. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden.
  6. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a pan over a low heat. Pour over the bar and spread out.
  7. Place in the fridge to set.
  8. Cut into slices to serve.

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