Caffeine, chocolate, and peanuts—because why choose just one? These mocha-peanut snack bars deliver energy, crunch, and just enough sweetness to feel responsible. They’re chewy, nutty, and dangerously good. You can pretend they’re healthy while inhaling half the batch. Perfect for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or stress-eating at work. No weird ingredients, no nonsense, just pure snacking joy.
Mocha-Peanut Snack Bars
Rich mocha-flavored peanut bars packed with crunch, chocolate, and just enough sweetness to keep things interesting.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup peanuts chopped
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup brewed coffee
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine oats, peanuts, cocoa, and salt in a bowl. Stir well.
- Heat coffee, honey, peanut butter, and vanilla in a saucepan. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the warm mixture over dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and press mixture into the baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then let cool completely before cutting.
- Slice into bars and pretend you’ll only eat one.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Magnesium: 12%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin E: 10%
- Potassium: 7%
- Phosphorus: 9%
Tips for the Best Mocha-Peanut Snack Bars
- Use strong coffee for a deeper flavor.
- Let them cool completely before cutting to avoid a crumbly mess.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
