Whey Protein Energy Bars

Full of dates and nuts, these no-bake, chocolate-flavored whey protein energy bars are a great way to satisfy your hunger when you're on the go.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 201 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
• 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
• 15 dates, pitted and chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup whey protein powder
• 0.75 cup chopped pecans, divided
• 0.75 cup shredded coconut, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 5

Slice into 12 bars and serve.