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.

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

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup oat flour
• 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
• ¾ cup chopped pecans, divided
• 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
• 15 dates dates, pitted and chopped
• ½ cup whey protein powder
• ¾ 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.