Chocolate black bean protein bars

Black beans and dates blitzed with cocoa and protein powder into a dense, fudgy bar. No baking, and they set firm in the fridge.

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£0.96a portion

We base this on how much of each product the recipe uses. Half a pack costs half the price.

We last updated these Tesco prices on 7 October 2026.

8 portions1 portion

Line a small loaf tin or square container with baking parchment, leaving an overhang so you can lift the slab out.
Blitz the rolled oats in a food processor until they look like a coarse flour.
Add the black beans, medjool dates, protein powder and cocoa powder. Blend until the mixture is smooth and starts to clump together.
Pour in the almond milk and blend again. The mixture should hold its shape when pressed; add a splash more milk if it is too dry.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the lined tin.
Chill for at least 1 hour, until firm. Then lift the slab out and slice it into 8 bars. If you fancy it, dust with a little extra cocoa powder.

Adapted from Power Hungry