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Hazelnut Chocolate Protein Bars
Delicious and nutritious homemade protein bars packed with hazelnuts and dark chocolate, perfect for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Dough
- 70 g vegan protein powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 170 g hazelnut butter
- 5 tbsp milk of choice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 40 g hazelnuts
- 100 g dark chocolate (70%)
- 2 tbsp chopped hazelnuts (optional) optional
Instructions
- Mix hazelnut butter, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
- Add protein powder and cocoa, then mix into a dough.
- Fold in hazelnuts, press into a lined loaf tin.
- Melt dark chocolate, fold in chopped hazelnuts if using, then spread over the mixture.
- Refrigerate until set, then cut into 8 bars.
Notes
Store in the fridge for best freshness.