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Pre-workout flourless gluten-free vegan protein bars recipe<\/strong> with a luscious coating of dark chocolate. Protein bars without nuts.<\/p>\n

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Valentine’s day is almost round the corner. Not that I actually look forward to it or do anything special, I don’t actually do anything on Valentine’s day. But at least, I think the day isn’t complete without a little chocolate treat!<\/p>\n

According to recent studies<\/a>, dark chocolate, or more so the flavanols present in chocolate, are actually very beneficial for the body as a pre-workout snack. These flavanols reduce muscle fatigue by 30% and increase performance by 50%. But don’t go eat a whole block, only a little amount (about 5 g) is recommended before exercise.<\/p>\n

I am a serious chocolate lover and I only buy dark chocolate. I’ve never actually paid much attention in having a little bit of chocolate before exercise. But if this can improve my exercise performance, then I’m in! And pre-workout vegan protein bars is something that Boyfriendlovlie has been requesting for a long time to assist with his training.<\/p>\n

Although I made this as a pre-workout protein bar, it was so good that I actually had it anytime I wanted a sweet healthier snack. Boyfriendlovlie absolutely loved it too!<\/p>\n

When I make little sweet snacks<\/a>, he usually doesn’t remember that they are there to be eaten (until I remind him) but for these vegan protein bars, he came looking for them by himself! They definitely appealed to him!<\/p>\n

Make sure you use dark chocolate that is above 70% as lower than this contains too much sugar and is not as effective.<\/p>\n

These vegan protein bars without nuts are a little treat that will appeal to young and old alike. A chocolate covered protein bar that kids can enjoy and adults can fill up on for a protein-rich snack.

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Pre-Workout Chocolate Coated Vegan Protein Bars Recipe without Nuts<\/h2>\n

For approximately 12 bars, you’ll need:<\/strong>
2 1\/4 cup mixed red kidney beans and chickpeas
150 ml pear puree (apple sauce is fine too, I use 1 1\/2 ripe pears, peeled)
6 medjool dates
1 tablespoon coconut milk (thick consistency)
1\/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1\/2 teaspoon baking powder<\/p>\n

200 g semi-sweet dark chocolate for coating (use dark chocolate about 70%)<\/p>\n

To make protein bars:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Soak the dates in some hot water for about 10 minutes or until soft enough to blend to a smooth paste.<\/p>\n

Preheat oven at 350 degrees Farenheit (or 180 degrees Celsius).<\/p>\n

Mash the beans to a paste, I used a hand blender which left a few small chunks in. It is fine to use a blender too but pulse to break into small chunks first.<\/p>\n

Remove dates from water, remove pits, chop into small pieces and add to the blender.<\/p>\n

Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and blend until all ingredients are well mixed.<\/p>\n

Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a rectangular oven dish. Pour mixture in the dish and smooth out evenly.<\/p>\n

Bake for one and a half hours or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.<\/p>\n

Leave to cool completely.<\/p>\n

Lift parchment paper and remove from pan. Leave cake onto the parchment paper and cut into logs or squares, whichever shape you like.<\/p>\n

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For chocolate coating:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Melt about 150 g chocolate in a double boiler. You can make your own by using a smaller pan inside a larger one. Fill the larger one with enough water so the smaller pan floats. Place chocolate in smaller pan and heat the water until it melts.<\/p>\n

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Coat each log on the three sides.<\/p>\n

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Place in the freezer for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile you can melt the remaining 50g of chocolate.<\/p>\n

Remove and turn the uncoated side up. Coat with a layer of chocolate.<\/p>\n

Put back in the freezer for 15 minutes. Then remove and store in the fridge.<\/p>\n

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Chocolate Coated Vegan Protein Bars Recipe | Nut-free – Gluten-Free<\/h2>\n
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A flourless gluten-free vegan pre-workout bar with a luscious dark chocolate coating.<\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Course <\/span>Snack<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cuisine <\/span>Vegan<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Keyword <\/span>gluten-free protein bars recipe, protein bars without nuts, vegan protein bars recipe<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Freezer Time <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Total Time <\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 45 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings <\/span>12<\/span> bars<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Calories <\/span>207<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Author <\/span>Teenuja Dahari – veganlovlie.com<\/span><\/div>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>