Chocolate Protein Bars
These Chocolate Protein Bars have the satisfying consistency of a chocolate fudge cake. This makes them a great protein-dense snack if you find yourself craving a little something sweet and chocolatey.
Makes 10 servings
Shopping list
- 1 1/2 cups black beans (400g can, drained and rinsed. 250g after draining)
- 3 tbsp milk
- 7 tbsp chocolate protein powder
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 10 drops stevia (or to taste)
Let’s do this
- Pre-heat oven to 180c
Line an 8 x 8″ baking tin with baking paper
Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor, and blend until absolutely and completely smooth. (A blender works if you absolutely must, but the texture and taste will be much better in a food processor.)
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Pour the cake batter into the lined baking tin
Place in the oven for 10 minutes.
The cake will still look underdone when you take it out of the oven after 10 minutes, but this is okay.
Leave to cool, then the bars will have firmed up and are now ready to cut and eat.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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