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Chocolate Workout Bars

Fudgy Chocolate Workout Bars: Guilt-Free Protein Bliss

Delightful Chocolate Workout Bars made from wholesome ingredients, offering a fudgy texture without guilt. Perfect for snacks or pre-workout boosts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 135
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse well before use to reduce beany taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Nut Butter (or Oil) Use sunflower seed butter for nut-free.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup (or Honey/Agave) Adjust according to your taste.
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder Reduce for a milder chocolate flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Oat Flour (or Almond Flour/Rolled Oats) Rolled oats can be blended for flour.
For Extra Indulgence
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Optional but recommended for flavor enhancement.
  • Optional Chocolate Coating A mix of oil and extra chocolate or a cocoa-sweetener blend.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • 8-inch square pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare an 8-inch square pan with parchment or wax paper.
  2. Blend black beans, salt, nut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and oat flour in a food processor until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Gently stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
  4. Spread the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly. Freeze for 1 hour to set.
  5. For optional coating, melt extra chocolate chips with oil, or mix cocoa powder, coconut oil, and sweetener, and pour over the bars. Freeze for an additional 15-30 minutes.
  6. Remove from the pan, cut into squares or rectangles, and serve or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. To enjoy warm, microwave for 10-15 seconds.

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