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.