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Easy No-Bake Homemade Protein Bars

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Quick, healthy, and customizable no-bake protein bars perfect for snacks anytime.

Ingredients

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  • 5 Medjool dates (pitted and softened)
  • 1 cup all-natural, drippy peanut butter
  • 1.5 cups ground oat flour
  • 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or vegan)
  • Salt (pinch)
  • 1/4 cup water (or as needed)
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional topping)
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil (optional topping)
  • Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling, optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your dates: Start by pitting and soaking your Medjool dates in warm water for about 10 minutes if they’re firm.
  2. Blend the ingredients: In a food processor, combine softened dates, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until creamy.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Toss in the ground oat flour, protein powder, and a pinch of salt; pulse to combine.
  4. Taste and adjust: Sample the mixture to tweak sweetness or nuttiness as desired.
  5. Shape the dough: Transfer the mixture to an 8×8 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper and press it into an even layer.
  6. Chill in the fridge: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Melt your chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil until smooth.
  8. Drizzle and sprinkle: Once bars cool, drizzle melted chocolate on top and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  9. Slice and store: After setting, slice into squares and store in an airtight container.

Notes

These bars can be customized with nuts, dried fruits, or spices for added flavor.

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