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Superfood Protein Energy Bars
These energy bars are packed with 7 different superfoods for maximum nutrition and energy. These things taste way better than any store-bought protein bar I’ve ever eaten and are super easy to make. Just 5 to 10 minutes of your time and you’ll have your very own energy bar.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
Bars
Calories:
262 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almonds unsalted
- 1/4 cup walnut halves unsalted
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 cups Medjool dates pitted
- 1/3 cup protein powder
- 2 tablespoon maca powder optional
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries
- 3 tablespoon cocoa nibs
Instructions
- Put almonds, walnuts, pumpkin, and chia seeds into a food processor or high power blender. Pulse for 15-30 seconds until nuts and seeds are crumbly.
- Add in medjool dates, protein powder, blueberries, and cocoa nibs. Process or blend until a dough ball forms.
- Lay out a 2 foot length of plastic wrap. Dump the dough onto the plastic wrap and flatten into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until hard.
- Cut into 8 bars. Wrap each bar individually and store in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
489mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 489mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.