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Whey Protein Energy Bars

Name: Whey Protein Energy Bars
Prep time: 21 min
Cook time: 49 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Total Time

1h 10m

21m prep · 49m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

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Difficulty

Medium

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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.

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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

1

Place dates in a bowl and add boiling water to cover. Let soak for 10 minutes. Strain dates and discard the water.
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.
3

Transfer dough to a bowl. Add remaining pecans, remaining coconut, and chocolate chips; mix well.
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.
5

Slice into 12 bars and serve.