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My Homemade Protein Bars Recipe

The Best Healthy Snacks: My Homemade Protein Bars Recipe

Most protein bars on the market contain glycerin, dextrose, and sucralose. RX bars make use of the natural sweetness of dates, providing an extra burst of potassium. This homemade protein bar is an ideal pre-workout snack that also doubles up as a nutritious dessert. It’s a mixed plant protein bar that makes use of simple ingredients and takes less than an hour to prepare.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Small Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients
  

  • 14 pitted Medjool Dates
  • 6 scoops (3 servings) Bulletproof Unflavored Collagen Peptide
  • 1/2 cup Raw Almonds
  • 1/2 cup Raw Cashew
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Dark Chocolate Morsels
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • Soak the dates in warm water and set them aside.
  • In a food processor, finely grind cashews and almonds and transfer them to a large bowl.
  • Next, put the dates into the food processor. Blend until they have a doughy consistency. Add the blended dates to the bowl of groundnuts.
  • Add your collagen peptides, cocoa powder, and chocolate morsels to the bowl. Mix with a spoon and then with your hands until you achieve a uniform consistency.
  • Lay two sheets of parchment paper and spread 1/2 tbsp of coconut oil on each using your hands. Transfer the mixture to one of the greased parchment paper sheets. Lay the other one on top with the greased side touching the dough.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll the dough uniformly into a square of about 1/3 inch thickness. Place in the refrigerator to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the top layer of parchment paper and cut it into 8 equal squares.

Notes

You can store your homemade protein bar for up to seven days in the refrigerator. Each bar should be divided by a layer of parchment paper and kept in a sealed container. The homemade protein bar takes about forty minutes to prepare and make.