These Chocolate Coffee Protein Energy Bars are what happens when your protein shake and morning latte finally hook up. Packed with plant-based goodness, espresso power, and actual flavor (shocking, I know), they’re the fuel-up you need between meetings, workouts, or emotional spirals. They’re vegan, gluten-free, no-bake, and actually taste like dessert’s hot cousin. Whether you need a pre-gym snack or just want to pretend your life is together, these bars understand. Rich cocoa, creamy nut butter, and bold coffee make them satisfying enough to stop you from rage-ordering cookies at midnight. Girl, your snack game just got a glow-up.
Chocolate Coffee Protein Energy Bars
Chocolate Coffee Protein Energy Bars are rich, caffeinated, no-bake vegan snacks loaded with natural protein, chocolate vibes, and zero shame. Instant mood boost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
- 1/2 cup almond butter or any nut butter that isn’t passive-aggressive
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp vegan chocolate chips for extra sparkle
Instructions
- Soak your dates in warm water for 5 minutes if they feel crustier than your last situationship. Drain well.
- Toss oats into the food processor and pulse until slightly broken down, but not dust.
- Add dates, nut butter, maple syrup, protein powder, cocoa, espresso, chia, flax, and salt. Blend into a sticky, dense masterpiece.
- Taste it. Adjust with more maple if your sweet tooth is feeling bossy.
- Fold in chocolate chips because you’re feeling dramatic today.
- Press mixture into parchment-lined pan with the force of a woman denied caffeine.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes until firm and sliceable without emotional collapse.
- Cut into 12 bars, store chilled, and serve with confidence and a side of sass.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin E: 7%
- Zinc: 5%
Additional Notes & Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Swap espresso for decaf if you’re wired enough from life.
- Add crushed almonds or puffed rice for crunch and texture therapy.
- Use cacao nibs instead of chocolate chips for extra nutrition and bite.
- Store individually wrapped bars in the freezer for emergency snacking.
- Pair with iced coffee and world domination energy.
