MilitaryReady Chocolate Oat Nutritional Bar

Ingredients:

• 300 g rolled oats
• 60 g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 90 g cocoa butter (melted)
• 100 g sunflower seed butter
• 100 g dried fruits (raisins and apricots)
• 60 g whey protein powder (unflavored or chocolate-flavored)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: 50 g chia seeds

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, whey protein powder, and chia seeds (if using). Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, gently melt the cocoa butter until liquid.
3. Add the melted cocoa butter, sunflower seed butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the dry mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
4. If adding dried fruit (like raisins and apricots), chop them into smaller pieces and fold them in.
5. Line a baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches) with parchment paper.
6. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
7. Chill in the fridge for about 2 hours until set.
8. Once set, remove from the dish using the parchment paper and cut into bars.

Updated Nutritional Information (Approximation for Entire 300 g Bar):

Total for the Batch:

• Total Calories: ~3,620 Calories
• Total Carbohydrates: ~404 g
• Total Protein: ~118 g
• Total Fat: ~156 g (approximately 38% of total calories)

Ingredient Breakdown for the Entire Batch (Approximation):

1. 300 g Rolled Oats:

   • ~ 1,140 cal, 240g carbs, 36g protein, 18g fat

2. 60 g Unsweetened Cocoa Powder:

   • ~ 240 cal, 60g carbs, 6g protein, 4g fat

3. 90 g Cocoa Butter:

   • ~ 780 cal, 0g carbs, 0g protein, 90g fat

4. 100 g Sunflower Seed Butter:

   • ~ 576 cal, 22g carbs, 24g protein, 52g fat

5. 100 g Dried Fruits (Raisins and Apricots):