Chocolate Chip Energy Bars

Fancy a healthy treat? Check out my Chocolate Chip Energy Bars which really hit the spot if you’re craving something sweet and need a lil pick me up. Full of protein & fibre so super filling & nutritious too!

 

 

Ingredients (makes 10)

2 cups oats

1/3 cup of vanilla protein powder (I use GNC SpiruMeal)

½ tsp cinnamon

2tbsp ground flaxseed

¼ tsp sea salt

¼ cup honey

¼ cup almond butter

½ cup almond milk (unsweetened)

½ tsp vanilla extract

1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Method

  • Preheat oven to 170 °C.
  • In a large bowl combine the oats, protein powder, cinnamon, flaxseed & salt.
  • In a smaller bowl combine the almond butter, honey, vanilla & almond milk.
  • Mix until combined then pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
  • Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour the mixture into a small baking tray/pan lined with baking paper. Spread the mixture down flat & evenly using the back of a large spoon or your hand.
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes until edges start to turn golden.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for approx 20-30 minutes before gently cutting into individual bars.

Elsa Jones is a qualified Nutritional Therapist and author of Bestselling Book ‘Goodbye Sugar’ available in book shops and on Amazon UK.

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2018-05-15T10:14:49+00:00