Protein Bars Without Protein Powder
Homemade protein bars that taste like dessert while providing nourishment, featuring black beans for added protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 can black beans (15-oz can, drained and rinsed)
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.25 cup chocolate chips
- 0.5 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine drained, rinsed black beans, cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, and oats in a food processor. Process on medium-high speed until it forms a thick chocolate paste, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Adjust consistency; if too wet, add more oats and process.
- Press the mixture onto lightly oiled parchment paper, then cover with another piece and flatten into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed bar and freeze for 12 minutes to set.
- Slice into 6 bars and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for three months. Ensure thorough blending for a smoother texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg