Honey Choconut Protein Bar Recipe

You're flagging, you can't get this crux move, your arms/hands/back/toes/feet/face/brain aches! You need a boost - a nutritious wholesome snack that will repair those aching muscles and get those blood sugar levels back up. This is that snack. I'm not saying these bars will let you flash that 8a you've been working and give you super crimping powers (although they are pretty good!) but they are packed with everything you need to get yourself focused and back on the rock.

Ingredients

200g honey - of the runny variety

200g natural peanut butter - make sure it has no added sugar!

 75g unflavoured whey protein - I get mine from MyProtein.com

 75g chopped nuts (optional tasty extra)

 60g oats 

 25g 100% cocoa powder - Green & Blacks is pricey but great quality

Instructions

1. First pour the honey in a microwaveable bowl and add the peanut butter, I prefer smooth but crunchy is also fine just make sure it has no added sugar.

2. Microwave for 1.5 mins on full, take out and stir thouroughly until it is smooth and creamy - I highly recommend a taste test at this point, you know to make sure it's safe for others...

3. Add the oats, cocoa, protein and nuts and mix into a flapjack type consistency - if you find it is a bit dry try adding a tablespoon of water. Don't forget the all important second taste test here, this is very important and a cruicial step.

4. Spread into a baking tin and pop in the fridge for a couple of hours.

5. Take them out and cut into desired bar sizes - I made 9 thickcut bars and the nibble marks were barely visible. Result!

Nutritional Info 

based on 9 bars

Per Bar

Calories: 316 

Protein: 16g

Carbs: 24.5g

Fat: 17g

Of which saturated: 3g

 You can keep these in the fridge for a few weeks, or in a cupboard for up to a week. Mix this recipe up; throw in some raisins or apple chunks, maybe a bit of cinammon - whatever you fancy! Get creative!

 Health Benefits

Peanut butter - jampacked with tasty healthy fats; it's calorific but in a great way. Around 80% of the fat content is of the heartfriendly monounsaturated kind which makes its profile similar to olive oil. It also contains a bunch of important vitamins and minerals such as iron, pottassium and calcium, alongside a host of antioxidents to help you keep fighting fit and performing at your best.

Honey - the natural medicinal sweetner! As well as great tasting, honey also contains antibacterial agents that help fight off infections. It is chocked full of immuneboosting antioxidents and has less calories than nasty processed sugar.

Impact Whey Protein - low in fat and rich in calcium -a great source of essential amino acids needed to repair those aching muscle fibres, a must for regular climbers!

Cocoa Powder - chocolate that is good for you! Yes you read that right! CHOCOLATE THAT IS GOOD FOR YOU! In its natural unsweetened form cocoa powder is high in fibre, a natural antidepressant and another nutrient dense antioxident. What further excuse do you need? Get your chef hat on!