Description
These chocolate workout bars are a quick and nutritious no-bake snack combining black beans, nut butter, cocoa, and chocolate chips for a satisfying energy boost perfect for pre- or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can black beans ((for low carb, try these Keto Protein Bars))
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup nut butter of choice or oil
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, honey, agave, or date syrup
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup oat flour or almond flour, or 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips ((not optional))
Optional Chocolate Coating
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tsp oil
- OR
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or agave
Instructions
- Prepare pan and beans: Line an 8-inch pan with parchment or wax paper. Drain and rinse beans very well.
- Blend ingredients: Blend all ingredients except chips in a good food processor (a blender works if you must, but you should routinely stop the blender and stir to ensure ingredients blend evenly).
- Add chocolate chips: Stir in chips.
- Freeze bars: Smooth into prepared pan, and freeze to set.
- Optional chocolate coating: Chill bars at least half an hour, then either melt 1/2 cup chocolate chips with 2 tsp oil to form a thin sauce OR whisk 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 tbsp melted coconut oil, and 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or agave to form a sauce. Spread over the bars, then freeze to set the chocolate.
Notes
- For low carb option, try Keto Protein Bars with the black beans.
- Chocolate chips are not optional for best flavor.
