I love this recipe. A no bake protein bar which takes just minutes to make and is then frozen to quickly harden. I love eating this after my morning workout and makes a delicious healthy breakfast on the go or afternoon pick me up snack. If you are in need of a chocolate fix this is the ideal healthy treat for you. I used a whey chocolate protein powder from The Protein Works. If you want to keep it paleo and / or vegan use a chocolate hemp protein powder. I typically add chocolate chips to the mixture but you can leave these out or you could try mixing in seeds or goji berries instead. For a special treat try drizzling over some melted chocolate once you have cut them into bars. I often eat these straight out of the freezer for a healthy treat. You can also keep them in the fridge until needed.
Difficulty –Â Easy
Time – 10 minutes preparation plus freezing time
Serves –Â 12 bars
Adding the protein powder makes this an ideal snack to stabilise blood sugar levels, support muscle mass and healthy immune system. Â Whey protein is also an excellent source of glutathione to promote detoxification and Brain Chain Amino Acids to post workout recovery. Hemp Protein powder is a good source of fibre and omega 3 fatty acids.
Cashew butter is a good source of heart-healthy fats, like monounsaturated fats plus essential amino acids to support muscle mass and plenty of magnesium for supporting healthy nervous system. Any nut butter can be used in this recipe but make sure it does not contain sugar or sweeteners.
120g Chocolate protein powder
30g Coconut Flour
1 tsp Cinnamon
1tsp maca powder
1tbsp lucuma powder
1tbsp raw cacao powder
1tsp vanilla extract
3tbsp honey or coconut syrup
100ml Almond Milk
30g coconut oil melted
75g Cashew nut or almond nut butter
50g sugar free chocolate chips
