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 better for you 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.
PREP TIME
10 mins
CHILL TIME
45 mins
COURSE
Dessert, Snack
SERVINGS
10
CALORIES
239 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 almond milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 60g whole hazelnuts
For the chocolate topping
- 100g dark chocolate (I use 70% chocolate)
- 20g 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, then fold in the hazelnuts.
- Transfer into a loaf tin lined with baking paper and press down using a spoon/spatula.
- Freeze for 15 minutes, then top with the melted chocolate*. Freeze again for 30 minutes to set, then slice into bars.
- Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
NOTES
* I like folding in some chopped hazelnuts into the melted dark chocolate for some extra crunch and texture, but this is optional.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 239kcal
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 11g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.003g
- Cholesterol: 0.3mg
- Sodium: 85mg
- Potassium: 232mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 7g
- Vitamin A: 5IU
- Vitamin C: 0.4mg
- Calcium: 42mg
- Iron: 3mg