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Chocolate Workout Bars

Decadent Chocolate Workout Bars You Can Make Today

These Chocolate Workout Bars are a protein-packed and guilt-free treat perfect for snacks or breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Nut Butter Or coconut butter for nut-free
  • 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup Or honey/agave/date syrup
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder Can use dark cocoa
  • 1/2 cup Oat Flour Or almond flour/rolled oats
For the Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Or peanut butter chips/white chocolate chips

Equipment

  • high-powered food processor
  • 8-inch square pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Workout Bars
  1. Prepare the Pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment or wax paper, ensuring it hangs over the sides for easy removal later.
  2. Rinse the Beans: Drain and thoroughly rinse one can of black beans.
  3. Blend the Ingredients: In a high-powered food processor, combine the rinsed black beans, salt, nut butter, pure maple syrup, and cocoa powder. Blend until smooth.
  4. Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Add oat flour to the blended mixture and pulse briefly until just combined.
  5. Stir in the Chocolate Chips: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Spread into the Pan: Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly and pressing down firmly.
  7. Freeze the Bars: Place the pan in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to set.
  8. Optional Coating: Melt additional chocolate chips with coconut oil and pour over the set bars.
  9. Slice and Serve: Remove from the pan and slice into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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