High-Protein Cashew Chocolate Bars

A nutritious snack for athletes and busy professionals

High-Protein Cashew Chocolate Bars

A nutritious snack for athletes and busy professionals

Looking for a healthy, high-protein snack that fits an active lifestyle?
These cashew chocolate bars are perfect as a mid-day snack, post-workout option, or a nutritious alternative to processed protein bars.

At Aurora Personal Training, we believe nutrition should be simple, nourishing, and sustainable — without unnecessary additives.

👉 Learn more about our philosophy in our holistic approach.

Why these cashew chocolate bars are a smart choice

These bars combine slow-digesting carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein, which helps to:

  • Provide long-lasting energy

  • Support muscle recovery

  • Maintain stable blood sugar levels

  • Reduce cravings for sugary snacks

Ideal for athletes, but also for professionals with busy schedules.

👉 Fits perfectly within a personal training program in Eindhoven.

Ingredients for healthy chocolate bars

Base

  • 90 g rolled oats or oat flour

  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

  • Pinch of salt

  • 50 g cashew nuts

  • 4 tbsp honey

  • 5 tbsp cashew butter

  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 50 ml whole milk (optional)

  • 50 g dark chocolate, finely chopped

Chocolate topping

  • 120 g dark chocolate

  • 1 tsp coconut oil

  • Coarse sea salt (to taste)

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Preparation (no-bake)

  1. Line a loaf tin with baking paper.

  2. Roughly chop 50 g of dark chocolate and set aside.

  3. Add oats (or oat flour), cashews, protein powder and a pinch of salt to a food processor. Blend into a fine, flour-like mixture.

  4. Gently heat the cashew butter and honey in a small saucepan over low heat until slightly runny.

  5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and optional milk.

  6. Add the warm mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a firm, sticky dough forms.

  7. Fold in the chopped chocolate.

  8. Press the mixture firmly into the loaf tin.

  9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.

  10. Melt the 120 g dark chocolate with the coconut oil using a bain-marie.

  11. Pour the melted chocolate over the base and immediately sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

  12. Return to the fridge until the topping has fully hardened.

  13. Cut into bars or squares.

When is the best time to eat these bars?

  • After training – supports recovery

  • Between meals – stable energy without crashes

  • On the go – easy to take with you

  • During busy workdays – focus and satiety

👉 Combine this with a tailored training program in our high-end private gym in Eindhoven.

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Coach’s nutrition advice

These bars are calorie-dense due to nuts and chocolate, making them ideal for:

  • Athletes with high energy demands

  • People aiming to gain muscle mass

  • Busy professionals who often skip meals

Trying to lose fat? Then portion control is key.

👉 Get personalized nutrition advice during a free intake session.

More healthy recipes & coaching?

At Aurora Personal Training, we combine strength training, nutrition and lifestyle coaching in one personal program. No generic plans — only guidance tailored to your goals.

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Discover how training and nutrition work together for sustainable results.

🔗 Combine with other healthy Aurora recipes

These high-protein cashew chocolate bars fit perfectly into a balanced nutrition plan. On the Aurora website you’ll find more recipes to rotate — depending on your goals and the time of day.

Breakfast & start of the day

Healthy snacks

Around training

  • Pre-workout: oatmeal, carrot cake oats

  • Post-workout: cashew chocolate bars or date brownie bars

👉 Combine nutrition with a tailored plan via Personal Training in Eindhoven.

Coach tip: build a recipe rotation

Instead of searching for something new every day, we often recommend a fixed rotation of 4–6 recipes:

  • 2 breakfast options

  • 2 snacks

  • 1–2 post-workout options

This keeps healthy eating simple, consistent and sustainable — exactly how we work at Aurora.

👉 Want to know which recipes fit your goal (fat loss, muscle gain, energy)?
Schedule a free intake session and we’ll guide you personally.

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