Mocha Protein Bars

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Line a 20 cm square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to lift out the bars.

   Cookware: parchment paper, Square Baking Pan

2. Step 2

   Whisk the oats, whey protein powder, cocoa powder, instant coffee, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.

   Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Cocoa Powder, 6.0 gr Instant Coffee, 180.0 gr Rolled Oat, 1.0 gr Salt, 120.0 gr Whey Protein Powder

   Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

3. Step 3

   Add the peanut butter, honey, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until no dry pockets remain and a thick, cohesive mixture forms.

   Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Honey, 120.0 ml Milk, 180.0 gr Peanut Butter, 5.0 ml Vanilla Extract

   Cookware: mixing bowl, rubber spatula

4. Step 4

   Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press it firmly into an even layer.

   Cookware: parchment paper, rubber spatula, Square Baking Pan

5. Step 5

   Place the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Coconut Oil, 80.0 gr Dark Chocolate

   Cookware: Microwave, microwave-safe bowl, rubber spatula

6. Step 6

   Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the pressed bar mixture.

   Cookware: rubber spatula, Square Baking Pan

7. Step 7

   Refrigerate at 4°C or colder until the bars are firm and the topping is set.

   Timer: 60 min (fixed)

   Cookware: Square Baking Pan

8. Step 8

   Lift the slab from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut it into 12 bars.

   Cookware: knife, parchment paper