Description
These Date-Sweetened High-Protein Energy Bars are a nutritious and delicious snack option, perfect for fueling your day with natural sweetness and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the pitted dates until they form a sticky paste.
- Add the rolled oats, protein powder, almond butter, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor and blend until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped nuts and dark chocolate chips by hand.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts or seeds.
- For a vegan option, ensure the protein powder is plant-based.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Date-Sweetened, High-Protein, Energy Bars, Healthy Snacks