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THE ULTIMATE HOMEMADE PROTEIN BARS RECIPE

THE ULTIMATE HOMEMADE PROTEIN BARS RECIPE finished peanut butter date bars with dark chocolate and sea salt
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These ultimate homemade protein bars are easy to make, naturally sweetened, and perfect as high protein breakfast bars. They are low sugar protein bar options and healthy snacks to keep you full throughout the day. A great recipe for homemade snack bars that satisfy and fuel.

Ingredients

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  • 5 Medjool dates pitted and softened
  • 1 cup All-natural drippy peanut butter
  • 1.5 cups Ground oat flour
  • 1/3 cup Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Vanilla protein powder whey or vegan
  • Salt pinch
  • 1/4 cup Water or as needed
  • 3/4 cup Dark chocolate chips optional topping
  • 2 teaspoons Coconut oil optional topping
  • Coarse sea salt for sprinkling optional topping

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×9 or 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper with overhang.
  2. In a food processor, add dates peanut butter oat flour honey vanilla protein powder and salt. Process 2–3 mins until crumbly. Add water gradually until thick dough forms.
  3. Press the batter firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
  4. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave in 15-sec bursts. Stir until smooth. Pour over the dough spread evenly and sprinkle with sea salt.
  5. Freeze the pan for 30–60 mins until firm. Lift out with parchment and slice into 16 bars.
  6. Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge up to 7 days or freezer up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Use certified gluten-free oats to keep the recipe gluten-free
  • Adjust honey or maple syrup to taste for sweetness
  • Optional toppings add flavor and texture

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Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/ultimate-homemade-protein-bars/