These German chocolate protein bars are filled with chocolate and coconut flavors for a gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and protein-packed treat. They are healthier and nuttier to satisfy your hunger when you are on the go. Very easy to make and requires no bake.
Ingredients
- 15 dates , pitted and chopped
- 1 cup oat flour
- 0.5 cups whey protein powder
- 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cups chopped pecans , divided
- 0.75 cups shredded coconut , divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon water , or more as needed
- 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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1
Place dates in a bowl and add boiling water to cover. Let soak for 10 minutes. Strain dates and discard the water.
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2
Blend oat flour, protein powder, and cocoa powder in a food processor until well combined. Add dates, 1/2 cup pecans, 1/2 cup coconut, vanilla, and salt. Pulse to combine, adding water as needed, to get a soft dough consistency.
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3
Transfer dough to a bowl. Add remaining pecans, remaining coconut, and chocolate chips; mix well.
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4
Scrape dough onto a piece of parchment paper and place another piece of parchment paper on top. Toll bars out to about 1/2-inch thick. Refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.
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5
Slice into 12 bars and serve.
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