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Cacao Coffee Protein Bars [copycat RXBAR]

These Cacao Coffee Protein Bars are a homemade version of those RXBARs. Perfect for the morning or even a midday snack!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 196 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups nuts I used half almonds, half pecans, but cashews or walnuts would also work
  • 1 cup egg white protein powder
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa
  • 3 TBS instant coffee or espresso powder (can adjust to taste)
  • 18 large Medjool dates pitted (10 ounces)
  • 3-5 TBS water as needed to blend
  • 1/4 cup cacao nibs optional

Instructions

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  1. Line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper or use square silicone pan; set aside.
  2. In the bowl of your food processor, process nuts, egg white protein, cacao powder and coffee powder until nuts have broken down into small pieces. Careful not to over-process, as the nuts will continue to break down in the next step.
  3. 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. I used 6 tablespoons.
  4. Once mixtures has come together and is sticky, remove S-blade and stir in cacao nibs if using.
  5. Transfer mixture 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.
  6. 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.

Notes

  • Bars can be enjoyed at room temperature, but keep best in fridge. Store bars in covered container, with parchment paper in between layers, for 2-3 weeks.
  • Approximate nutrition. Will change based on type of nuts used. This is an estimate.
  • Post originally published January 2018. Updated and re-posted January 2020.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/12th Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Sodium 104mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/12th
Calories 196kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Sodium 104mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.