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No-Bake Chocolate Almond Protein Bars

Chef Joudia
These no-bake chocolate almond protein bars blend wholesome ingredients—oats, almond butter, honey, chia seeds, and dark chocolate chips—for a satisfying, energizing snack inspired by supermodels’ favorite clean eating treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Energy Bite, Protein Bar, Snack
Cuisine American, Clean Eating, Fusion, Healthy
Servings 8 bars
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon or spatula
  • loaf pan lined with parchment paper
  • refrigerator
  • - Knife for slicing bars

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 2 tbsp milk of choice (as needed)

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, and chia seeds.
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  • Add almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) to the bowl. Mix until fully combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and a pinch of sea salt.
  • If the mixture is too dry, add milk one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together when pressed.
  • Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined loaf pan.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up, then cut into bars.

Notes

Swap almond butter for peanut or cashew for variety. Add dried cranberries or coconut flakes for extra flavor. Store in the fridge for up to a week. Bars can be individually wrapped for on-the-go snacks.
Keyword almond butter, chia, clean eating snacks, energy bites, gluten-free (if protein powder/oats are GF), healthy snack, high protein, meal prep, no-bake, post-workout snack, protein bars, quick snack, supermodel snack