Create your own portable energy booster at home

Protein bars are a convenient energy booster that’s easy to carry. That portability makes protein bars a go-to for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy activities like hiking that burn lots of calories.

Though it’s easy to pick up a protein bar at the store, it’s also possible to make your own at home. Anyone interested in doing so can try their hands at this recipe for “Homemade Protein Bars with Peanut Butter and Hemp Protein” courtesy of Lines+Angles.

Homemade Protein Bars with Peanut Butter & Hemp Protein

Makes 8 bars

Ingredients:

13 oz. peanut butter, no added sugar, divided

2.5 oz. pure maple syrup

3 oz. almond flour

3 oz. coconut oil

6 oz. chopped dark chocolate, at least 70% cacao, divided

3 oz. hemp seeds

1 pinch salt

Directions:

1. Grease and line the base and sides of an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together 1 cup with the maple syrup and almond flour until well combined. Transfer to the baking dish, evenly pressing it across the base. Cover and chill until needed.
3. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ½ cup peanut butter, coconut oil, half the chocolate, hemp seeds and salt in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a half-filled saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
4. Remove from the heat and pour the mixture over the chilled base. (Keep the water simmering.)
5. Place the remaining chocolate in a clean bowl. Set it over the simmering water, stirring until melted.
6. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the topping in the tin. Cover and chill until set, about 4 hours.
7. When ready to serve, cut into slices and turn out.