4-Ingredient Homemade Protein Bars
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4-Ingredient Homemade Protein Bars
Description
The bars are made by processing raw almonds, cashews, and egg white protein into small pieces, then blending in pitted dates until the mixture becomes sticky enough to hold together with a small amount of added water. Pressed into a pan and chilled, they form dense, chewy bars that blend nutty textures with the gentle sweetness of dates.
The optional spices and additions allow customization of flavor profile, adding warmth or richness. The bars can be eaten at room temperature and are best stored in the fridge covered, placed between parchment layers if stacked. They maintain freshness for about two weeks, and freezing extends shelf life to around three months.
Cutting the bars into 12 or 16 squares provides portion control and convenient grab-and-go snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond raw
- 1 cup cashew nuts raw
- 1 cup egg white protein, pure
- 18 date pitted (10 ounces, large, Medjool
- 2-4 tablespoons water
optional flavor add-ins:
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 ginger or 1 tsp ground, fresh, cubed
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
Instructions
- Line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper, set aside.
- In the bowl of your food processor, process almonds, cashews, and egg white protein until nuts have broken down into small pieces. If using additional flavors (I used cinnamon and ginger here) add them with the first step.
- Add in pitted dates and process until combined–the mixture will look a little dry. With the motor running about 1 tablespoon of water at a time until mixture is sticky and everything comes together. Depending on if your dates were juicy or dry, you may need less or more water.
- Once mixtures has come together and is sticky, transfer to lined 8x8 pan. Use slightly wet hands to press evenly into pan. I use his fun little pastry roller to make it extra flat.
- Place pan in fridge for 1 hour, or freezer for 30 minutes before cutting into bars. Use large sharp knife and cutting board, cutting bars into 12 or 16 squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- Keep bars refrigerated in a covered container with parchment paper between layers to maintain freshness.
- Bars last up to two weeks when refrigerated, or freeze for up to three months.
- Cut bars into 12 to 16 squares for serving portions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/12 | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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