This no-bake and quick to prepare chocolate-orange protein bar is a healthy option to take away mid-morning hunger. It’s also a perfect snack before or after a workout! The subtle flavors of orange and cinnamon with the crunchy, chewy and delicious taste of oats, almond flakes, dried berries, and high-quality protein powder are all present in this nutritious recipe that will surely become your favorite.
Watch how we make Zesty Homemade Protein Bars
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ Cup Orange Marmalade 100% Fruit (3.5 ounces / 100 grams)
- ½ Cup of Peanut Butter – No added Sugar and Salt (3.5 ounces / 100 grams)
- ⅓ Cup of Almond Milk – Unsweetened (2.7 ounces / 80 milliliters)
- ¼ Cup of Organic Honey (2.5 ounces / 85 grams)
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 Cups of Whole Grain Oats (7 ounces / 200 grams)
- ⅓ Cup of Almond Flakes (2 ounces / 56 grams)
- 1 Cup of Protein Powder (5 ounces / 140 grams)
- ¼ Cup Dried Cranberries (1.5 ounces / 43 grams)
- ¼ Cup Ground Flaxseed (0.8 ounces / 25 grams)
- ⅓ Cup of Diced Mixed Peel
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ Cup Dark Chocolate – 70% Cocoa (3.5 ounces / 100 grams)
Directions
- Combine all the wet ingredients in a large bowl and microwave it for 60 seconds.
- Add all the dry ingredients (except the Chocolate) and mix well to form a thick and crunchy paste.
- Press it into a square pan lined with parchment paper to make a flat single layer.
- Heat up the Chocolate in the microwave.
- Coat the protein bars with the melted Chocolate.
- Put it in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from freezer, cut it into bars and enjoy your Zesty Protein snack!
nutrition
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 43 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 24 grams
