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Homemade Protein Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10 bars
Calories 250
Enjoy these delicious and nutritious homemade protein bars, perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 10 pieces Medjool Dates, pitted (soaked if hard)
  • 0.5 cup raw cashews (soaked 10 minutes)
  • 0.5 cup raw walnuts (soaked 10 minutes)
  • 0.75 cup almond flour
  • 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp peanut butter, drippy
  • 1 Tbsp chia seed powder
  • 3/4 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch cinnamon, optional
  • 1-2 scoops protein powder, optional
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips, dairy free if needed
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp flaky sea salt, optional (such as Maldon)

Instructions 

  • If dates are hard, soak in lukewarm water until soft. Soak cashews and walnuts for 10 minutes.
  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Pulse dates and nuts in a food processor until combined. Add remaining ingredients and process until a dough forms.
  • Press mixture into the pan, smoothing the top with a spoon or hands.
  • Melt chocolate and coconut oil, then pour over the bars and spread evenly. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
  • Freeze for 2 hours until firm. Cut into bars and store in the freezer.

Notes

Use any pan size; larger pans yield thinner bars. For best results, store in the freezer.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Snack
Keyword: Bars, Healthy, Protein