High-Protein Chocolate–Peanut Butter Energy Bars are a tasty dessert. It contains dates, peanut butter, dry roasted peanuts, chocolate chips, salt, and oat. These are very simple items that we can easily find in stores. The chocolate chips might contain dairy; otherwise, these bars are dairy-free. You can opt for vegan chocolate chips to make it safe for a dairy-free diet. We just require fifteen minutes to prepare these bars, and the rest is chilling time, so they are good to prepare as a quick treat. High-Protein Chocolate–Peanut Butter Energy Bars contain 8g protein & 240 kcal in one serving. Serve these bars with a smoothie, milk, or coffee.
STATS:
- Serving size: 1
- Time for Prep: Fifteen minutes
- Serving: 12
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- No. of Calories: 240 kcal
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Course: Snack, Dessert
- Diet: High-Protein, Vegetarian
- Chilling Time: 1 Hour
EQUIPMENT:
- Food processor
- Knife
- Big mixing vessel
- Spatula
- Square baking pan
- Parchment paper
INGREDIENTS:
- ¾ cup Medjool dates
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
- ¾ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
INGREDIENT NOTES:
MEDJOOL DATES:
- Include the Medjool dates to add the natural sweet taste and soft texture to these bars. Utilize the fresh and soft dates for this purpose so it blends nicely with the other component.
NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER:
- Include the smooth peanut butter to add creaminess and an indulgent taste to these bars. Peanut butter will provide the good fat & protein content in them.
ROLLED OATS:
- Add the rolled oats to add fiber and good texture to these bars. It should be old-fashioned rolled oats to provide good consistency.
DRY-ROASTED PEANUTS:
- Include the chopped peanuts to provide the crunchy texture and indulgent nutty flavor in these bars.
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- Add the chocolate chips to provide the indulgent chocolate taste, and they will also balance the sweet taste of dates. Utilize the dark chocolate chips instead to provide a stronger taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the parchment paper to the square pan.
- Include the dates in the processor and process to form the sticky mix.
- Include the peanut butter, salt, & rolled oats in it and process to combine them.
- Then include the mixture in the big mixing vessel and mix the roasted peanuts till it is distributed equally.
- Include the mix in pan & press it firmly and evenly into the bottom with a spatula.
- Then add the chocolate chips and melt them in the microwave in short intervals, mixing them till it gets smooth.
- Now chill the mixture till it sets and firms for one hour.
- Then take it out with the parchment and make 12 equal-sized bars and serve chilled.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Greek Yogurt
- Overnight Oats
- Cottage Cheese
FRUITS:
- Strawberries
- Apple Slices
- Blueberries
BEVERAGES:
- Almond Milk
- Regular Milk
- Iced Coffee
SNACKS:
- Roasted Almonds
- Trail Mix
- Fruit Salad
DESSERT:
- Vanilla Yogurt
- Dark Chocolate
- Frozen Banana Bites
TIPS:
- We have to use the soft Medjool dates as they blend easily and bind the items properly.
- You can soak the dates in warm water for ten minutes to make them soft if required.
- The peanut butter should be natural and smooth to mix them easily.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the energy bars in a tight vessel and store in the fridge for one week.
FREEZER:
- Add the parchment between layers, then add them in the box and freeze for 2 months.
FAQs:
Are these bars enriched in protein content?
- Yes, these bars are enriched in protein content as they have roasted peanuts, peanut butter, & oats in them.
Can I add the almond butter instead?
- Yes, we would easily include the almond butter instead but it will provide the lightly different taste.
Are these bars good for preparing in advance?
- Yes, these bars can be prepared easily in advance and store nicely with good taste and texture.
How to make the dairy-free bars?
- Utilize the dairy-free bittersweet chocolate for this purpose.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 240 kcal
Net Carbs: 14 g
Total Carbs: 18 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 8 g
Iron: 1.3 mg
Vitamin A: 2 µg
Calcium: 40 mg
Sodium: 150 mg
Potassium: 250 mg
