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Almond-Date Protein Bars

Homemade Almond-Date Protein Bars for Healthy Snacking

Homemade Almond-Date Protein Bars are a nutritious, gluten-free, and vegan snack perfect for busy days and post-workout cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates Pitted
  • 1 cup Raw Almonds Can be swapped with walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup Oats Use certified gluten-free oats if necessary
For the Binding
  • 1/4 cup Almond Butter Can be replaced with any nut or seed butter
  • 1 scoop Protein Powder Choose based on your diet

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, covering the bottom and sides.
  2. In a food processor, combine 1 cup of raw almonds and 1 cup of oats. Pulse until a coarse meal texture is achieved.
  3. In a bowl, add 1 scoop of protein powder to the almond and oat mixture, and stir well.
  4. In the food processor, blend 1 cup of pitted Medjool dates until a sticky paste forms.
  5. Scoop the date paste into the bowl with the dry mixture. Add 1/4 cup of almond butter and combine thoroughly.
  6. Stir the mixture vigorously for about 1-2 minutes, adding more almond butter or water if too dry.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and press down evenly.
  8. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before slicing.
  9. Remove from the refrigerator, slice into bars or squares, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For nut-free, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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