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by Kelly

Chocolate Protein Oat Bars!

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Apparently I am on a chocolate kick lately. It seems like whenever I create a new “protein” recipe it contains chocolate of some form! The last recipe I shared with you was my Fudgy Shakeology Bites. They are ridiculously good so if you liked those you will totally love this new recipe I have for you!

One of my clients had asked me which “Protein Bars” were healthy. While there are some out there that I do love, for example: Quest Bars, I do prefer to make my own because most protein bars have other unwanted ingredients. Some of those ingredients I don’t know much about so I try not to buy them.

I told her I was going to get in the kitchen and create my own Protein Bar Recipe and I did.

This recipe only took me 5 MINUTES TO MAKE! It’s probably the easiest thing to make.

With only 5 ingredients and no added sugar, this protein bar is Chocolatey, Satisfying & Filling!!

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INGREDIENTS:

1/4 Cup Peanut Butter

1/2 Cup Coconut Milk (**see note below**)

1 1/2 cups Quick Oats

1/2 tsp Cocoa Powder

2 Scoops Chocolate Shakeology

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl combine all the dry ingredients and mix well. Add in the milk and peanut butter, and mix until dough like. I used my hands and it gets messy but it mixes better! In an 8X8 pan place wax paper on the inside and let it hang off the sides.

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Spray with cooking spray and add protein mix. Spread the dough evenly and pop in the freezer for an hour. Cut into 12 bars.

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**Please note the “Coconut milk Beverage” that was used in this recipe is So Delicious Coconut Milk I love this beverage.**

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It is light, delicious, dairy free, gluten free, contains vitamins & healthy fats. 

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I have already made a couple batches of these bars and I love keeping them on hand for post workout snacks or even mid day when I am craving something chocolatey!

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What is your favorite brand of protein bars? 

Have you ever tried making your own? 

Author: Kelly @ The Fit Skool

I’m Kelly, a NASM personal trainer and group instructor, a former athlete, a wife and soon to be mommy. Health and Fitness is my passion and I am excited to share this journey with you!

4 Comments

  1. I love Quest bars… these looks like a great alternative. Why are they so expensive?!

    • Quest bars are delicious!

      At first I thought the same thing, but after trying Shakeology and noticing a difference in my energy level and overall health, I understood why it is priced the way it is!

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