Homemade Protein Bars

Posted on March 23, 2025

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Homemade Protein Bars

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  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 1x
  • Category: Snack

Ingredients

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  • 5 Medjool dates (pitted)
  • 1 cup all-natural drippy peanut butter
  • 1.5 cups ground oat flour
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup water (adjust as needed)

**Optional Topping:**

  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • Coarse sea salt (to taste)


Instructions

  1. Start by lining a 9×9-inch or 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Any size works, but smaller dishes mean thicker bars.
  2. In a high-speed food processor, combine dates, peanut butter, oat flour, honey, vanilla extract, and protein powder. Process until smooth, adding water as needed until you get a cookie dough-like consistency.
  3. Transfer the dough into the prepared baking dish and press it evenly.
  4. For the chocolate topping, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together, then pour over the bars. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  5. Freeze the bars for 30 minutes to an hour until the chocolate sets.
  6. Once set, slice and store in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Ensure your Medjool dates are soft for easy blending.
  • Opt for drippy peanut butter for best results.
  • A high-speed food processor ensures a smooth consistency.
  • Use any size pan you have on hand.
  • Adjust water or oat flour to achieve the right consistency: more for dry, less for wet.

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