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Almond Butter Protein Bars

Almond Butter Protein Bars

Chelsea Colbath
A simple, protein-packed bar made from ingredients like almond butter, raw honey, oats, dates, and unsweetened pea protein powder. Unlike most homemade protein bars, these hold up well at room temperature so you can take them on the go!
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Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup almond butter creamy (no added sugar/oil)
  • 1/4 cup raw honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 4 large Medjool dates finely diced (about 1/2 cup total)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened pea protein powder or other unsweetened protein powder of choice
  • 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
  • chopped almonds and flaky sea salt to top (optional)

Instructions
 

  • 1. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  • 2. Put first 5 ingredients into a bowl and mix well to combine. Add all remaining ingredients, except chocolate, and stir until a dough forms.
  • 3. Press the dough into the loaf pan with your hands, forming an even layer. Put the loaf pan into the freezer to let bars set up while you melt the chocolate.
  • 4. Put chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Pour melted chocolate over the pan of protein bars and smooth with a spoon. Top with chopped almonds and flaky salt, if desired. Put pan back into the freezer for 5 minutes to let the chocolate firm up.
  • 5. Remove pan from freezer and lift the parchment paper to remove the loaf. Slice into 6-8 bars, depending on your preferred size. Store bars in the fridge for up to 10 days, or in the freezer for several months. I wrapped mine in small strips of parchment paper so I could grab them and throw them into my gym bag. These hold their shape well at room temperature, but have a longer shelf life if stored in the fridge.

Notes

See blog post for link to the protein powder I used in this recipe. I recommend sticking with an unsweetened/unflavored protein powder, unless you know you love the flavor of a particular brand. Otherwise, the flavor of these bars will change and may not be as pleasant as the originals.