Description
Delicious homemade protein Snickers bars that are healthy, nutrient-dense, and satisfy your sweet tooth without additives.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dates
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond/cashew butter)
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup coconut flour (or almond flour)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep Your Workspace: Gather all ingredients and equipment—food processor, mixing bowl, and lined baking pan.
- Make the Base: Blend dates in a food processor until sticky. Add peanut butter, protein powder, oats, coconut flour, and salt. Process until combined.
- Form the Layer: Press the mixture into the lined baking pan to about 1-inch thickness.
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently heat the dark chocolate until melted.
- Coat the Base: Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed mixture, spreading evenly.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chocolate is firm.
- Cut and Serve: Lift the bars out and cut into desired sizes.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein bars, homemade snacks, healthy desserts, vegan snacks, no-bake protein bars