Ingredients
Base
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup almonds (whole or roughly chopped)
½ cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, cherries)
½ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Chocolate Topping
½ cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher)
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
Prepare the base:
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, almonds, dried fruits, protein powder, and salt.
Heat peanut butter and honey:
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently warm peanut butter and honey until smooth and easy to mix (about 30 seconds in microwave). Stir in vanilla extract.
Combine wet and dry:
Pour peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients. Mix well until everything is evenly coated and sticky.
Press into pan:
Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
Prepare chocolate topping:
Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
Spread chocolate:
Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the oat mixture. Use a spatula to spread it smoothly.
Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the bars are firm and chocolate has set.
Cut and serve:
Lift from pan using parchment paper edges, cut into bars or squares.
Nutrition Estimate (per bar, makes ~12 bars)
Protein: ~8–10 g
Calories: ~180–220 kcal
Carbs: ~18–22 g
Healthy fats: ~9–12 g
