No-Bake Double Chocolate Chip Energy Bars

Healthy no-bake double chocolate energy bars made with simple ingredients.

These No-Bake Double Chocolate Chip Energy Bars are soft and fudgy and filled with healthy wholesome ingredients.

With summer around the corner, I am always on the lookout for new snacks to add to my hiking or roadtrip bag. I need something energizing, that contains protein, and will make me feel good.

These No-Bake Double Chocolate Chip Energy Bars are made with healthy wholesome ingredients and so simple to make!

Why you’ll love these No-Bake Double Chocolate Chip Energy Bars:

Simple and easy to make. This recipe comes together easily, requires no baking, and simple pantry-friendly ingredients.

Fudgy and soft. The texture of these no-bake bars are spot-on – soft, fudgy, with chunks of dark chocolate.

High in fiber and protein. These energy bars contain 4 g fiber/serving and 7 g protein/serving

Ingredient Breakdown:

• Old-fashioned rolled oats – I recommend old-fashioned over quick oats.
• Walnuts – can substitute other nuts, such as almonds, cashews, or pecans.
• Chocolate protein powder – any protein powder works, I used whey-based.
• Cocoa powder – can substitute with more protein powder to increase protein from 7 g/serving to 9 g/serving.
• Instant espresso powder – emphasizes the chocolate flavor.
• Medjool dates – adds sweetness and helps bind the bars. Also, great source of fiber and energizing carbohydrates!
• Almond butter – can substitute peanut butter or make nut-free with sunflower seed butter.
• Coconut oil – can also substitute melted butter.
• Chocolate chips – I recommend dark chocolate chips, but semi-sweet also works.

How to make No-Bake Double Chocolate Chip Energy Bars:

1. Line an 8×8” baking dish with parchment paper. In a food processor, combine oats, walnuts, protein powder, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt until a coarse flour forms. 
2. Add dates, almond butter, coconut oil, and vanilla and process until a dough comes together (you’ll be able to press it between your fingertips). Pulse in ½ cup chocolate chips. 
3. Press dough into baking dish. Melt ¼ cup chocolate chips and drizzle over brownies. Sprinkle over flaky sea salt. Set in fridge for 15-20 minutes.  Cut into 9 even bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for 2-3 months.

Recipe Modifications:

Substitute walnuts with almonds, cashews, or pecans.

Substitute cocoa powder with more protein powder to increase protein from 7 g/serving to 9 g/serving.

Substitute almond butter with peanut butter or other nut/seed butters.

Storage Instructions:

Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in freezer for up to 2-3 months.

More Healthy Snack Recipes..

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
• Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Tahini Granola Bars
• Snickerdoodle Energy Bites
• Chocolate Coconut Almond Truffles

Also, if you make this recipe and decide to share it on Facebook or Instagram don’t forget to tag me @healthienut + #healthienut! I love seeing your mouthwatering recreations!