Chewy-Choco Protein Bars
As we know, most packaged protein bars “out there” are less than wonderful. Many are filled with soy, sugar, artificial sweeteners and preservatives and are often none too tasty. These no-bake protein bars are packed full of protein and fiber, quite yummy and so easy to prepare, you’ll wonder why you never thought of making your own before.
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 4 scoops chocolate whey protein powder (such as 1/2 cup ground flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons chopped dried cherries or cranberries
- 1 tablespoon chopped pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup natural crunchy or smooth almond butter such as Woodstock Farms
- About 6 tablespoons water more if needed
Instructions
- Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with olive oil spray.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, using a wooden spoon. Mixture may be dry. If too crumbly to hold together, add water, I tablespoon at a time, until mixture can be formed into a ball. (or add an extra tablespoon of almond butter)
- Press mixture into pan and cut into 6 or 8 equally-sized bars.
Notes
Make Ahead and Storage Tips: Store bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 3 months. For grab ‘n go snacks, wrap each portion individually.
These bars get their sweetness from dried fruit. If additional sweetness is desired, try adding 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, coconut palm sugar or a natural powdered sweetener such as Stevia. Prefer a vanilla flavor? Try using a vanilla whey protein powder such as Fat Flush. Also, feel free to experiment with various dried fruits, nuts and seeds.
For more grab 'n go healthy breakfasts and snacks try Honey Bear Granola Bars and Breakfast Power Bites.