Snack on these beetroot and dark chocolate energy bars to get your chocolate fix.
You’ll love these beetroot and dark chocolate energy bars. Beetroot contains tryptophan, which helps relax the mind and creates a sense of wellbeing.
Ingredients (makes 16)
250g beetroot, cooked and chopped
5tbs honey (preferably raw)
40g rolled oats
180g strawberry-flavoured soy protein powder
30g dried strawberries, chopped
100g dark chocolate chips
Method
Line a 20 × 20 cm baking tin.
Blend the beetroot and honey together in a food processor until smooth.
Combine the oats, protein powder and strawberries and stir into the beetroot.
Press into the tin. Melt the chocolate chips in a non-stick pan over a low heat, then spread over the top of the mixture. Chill overnight
Turn out of the tin and cut into 16 bars. Keep chilled.
<Recipe courtesy of Energy Bars & Balls by Fern Green (£9.99, Hardie Grant £9.99 RRP)
