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Chocolate Covered Protein Bars [Vegan]
These chocolate covered protein bars are a wonderful treat to start or end your day! They call for protein packed power, and can also be made gluten free!
Ingredients You Need for Chocolate Covered Protein Bars [Vegan]
How to Prepare Chocolate Covered Protein Bars [Vegan]
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a large bowl, mix ground oats, whole oats, bran flakes (roughly crushed), flaxseed, and protein powder together.
- In a separate medium size bowl, mix mashed banana, maple syrup, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Spray 9x13 inch pan with coconut oil cooking spray, then add batter and spread evenly. Use a metal spatula and press down firmly. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and press down firmly again with metal spatula, then bake additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, press down one last time with metal spatula, then pour 1 cup dark chocolate chips on top and return to oven for 1 minute.
- Remove from oven and spread chocolate chips into a smooth layer. Put in freezer for about 10 minutes or until chocolate has hardened. Cut into 24 squares and store in airtight container.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 167 | Carbs: 25 g | Fat: 7 g | Protein: 6 g | Sodium: 25 mg | Sugar: 13 g
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