Hazelnut Chocolate Protein Bars

These hazelnut chocolate protein bars make a great snack or healthier dessert - perfect when you're craving something sweet and chocolatey. Even better is that they're made with wholesome ingredients and they're no-bake! There's no dairy in them and they also happen to be gluten-free, so a great option for those with allergies/food intolerances.

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Prep Time 10

Chill time 1

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings

Calories 283 kcal

Ingredients

70g protein powder I use Bulk chocolate gourmet vegan protein
2 tbsp cocoa powder
170g hazelnut butter I use Bulk hazelnut butter
5 tbsp milk of choice
2 tbsp maple syrup
40g hazelnuts

For the chocolate topping

100g dark chocolate I use 70% chocolate
2 tbsp chopped hazelnuts optional

Instructions

Mix the hazelnut butter, maple syrup and milk in a large bowl.
Add the protein powder and cocoa and mix to form a smooth dough.
Fold in the hazelnuts, then transfer and press down the mixture into a loaf tin lined with baking paper.
Break up the dark chocolate into a heat-proof dish and melt in the microwave. Fold in the optional chopped hazelnuts, then spread over the protein brownies.
Refrigerate until set, then slice into 8 bars.

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Notes

** Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 107mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 4mg

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