Print: Whey Protein Energy Bars

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.

Prep

21 min

Cook

49 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

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.

Nutrition per serving

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