Homemade Chocolate Protein Bar Recipe with the Enlighten Me Shakes

You Asked, We Listened!

We’ve been receiving your requests for a protein bar recipe! While we don’t (yet) have ready-to-go protein bars, we’re excited to share this homemade version that you can whip up in no time.

The benefits? Many commercially available protein bars can be packed with simple sugars used to bind the ingredients together, preservatives to extend shelf life, and artificial sweeteners for taste. By creating your own bars from scratch with natural ingredients, you’ll not only enjoy the balanced nutrition of the Enlighten Me Chocolate Shake, but also the textural and nutritional benefits of whole, natural foods like apricots and Brazil nuts.

Why Apricots and Brazil Nuts?

We’ve chosen these ingredients with intention.

Apricots:
Apricots provide natural sweetness without the need for refined sugar. They’re also rich in dietary fibre, which supports gut health, and contain antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin C. This combination makes apricots excellent for digestion, immune support, and sustained energy release.

Brazil Nuts:
Brazil nuts are one of the richest natural sources of selenium, a mineral essential for thyroid function, immune health, and antioxidant defence. Just a couple of Brazil nuts a day can meet your selenium needs. They also bring healthy fats and a satisfying crunch, helping your bars feel indulgent while still being nutrient-dense.

Together, these ingredients add depth of flavour, texture, and powerful nutritional benefits that elevate this recipe well beyond your average protein bar.

Chocolate Protein Bars Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 scoops of the Enlighten Me Chocolate Shake
• 1 cup hazelnut flour
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 6 apricots, diced into small pieces
• 2 tbsp black tahini (or any nut butter)
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• ¼ cup filtered or pre-boiled water (room temperature)
• 8 Brazil nuts, chopped
• 4 squares dark chocolate
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds (or any nuts/seeds of choice, for topping)
• ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil or MCT oil
• ½ tsp cinnamon powder

Method

1. Combine oats, hazelnut flour, the Enlighten Me Chocolate Shake and cinnamon.
2. Stir in apricots and Brazil nuts, then mix through tahini, honey and water.
3. Press into a lined container, flatten firmly, and slice into 5 bars.
4. Melt chocolate with oil, drizzle over bars, and sprinkle with seeds or nuts.
5. Refrigerate for 10 minutes and enjoy.

Keep stored in the fridge for freshness. This recipe makes 5 bars, each with approximately 14.8g of protein per serve.