Cosmic Brownie Protein Bars
Fudgy no-bake cosmic brownie protein bars made with protein powder, cocoa, oat flour, nut butter, chocolate topping, and colorful candy pieces.
Equipment
- 8×8 inch pan
- parchment paper
- large mixing bowl
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- spoon
- spatula
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
Protein Bar Base
- 1 cup chocolate protein powder
- 0.75 cup oat flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 0.333 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup milk plus more as needed
Topping
- 0.75 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp mini rainbow candy pieces
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving extra paper over the sides for lifting.
- Add chocolate protein powder, oat flour, cocoa powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir the dry ingredients until evenly combined.
- Add peanut butter or almond butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Stir until a thick brownie-like dough forms, adding more milk one tablespoon at a time if the mixture is too dry.
- Press the dough firmly and evenly into the lined pan.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the protein bar base.
- Sprinkle mini rainbow candy pieces over the chocolate topping.
- Chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Lift the bars from the pan, slice into 12 bars, and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Protein powders vary, so adjust the milk as needed. The mixture should feel like thick brownie dough and press together without crumbling.