These German chocolate protein bars are filled with chocolate and coconut flavors for a gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and protein-packed treat.
They are healthier and nuttier to satisfy your hunger when you are on the go.
Very easy to make and requires no bake.
Ingredients
- dates, pitted and: 15 piece (chopped)
- oat flour: 1 cup
- whey protein powder: 0.5 cup
- unsweetened cocoa powder: 0.25 cup
- pecans: 0.75 cup (divided, chopped)
- coconut: 0.75 cup (divided, shredded)
- vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- salt: 0.5 tsp
- water: 1 Tbsp (or more if needed)
- semisweet chocolate chips: 2 Tbsp
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Stages of cooking
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Place dates in a bowl and add boiling water to cover. Let soak for 10 minutes. Strain dates and discard the water.
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Blend oat flour, protein powder, and cocoa powder in a food processor until well combined. Add dates, 1/2 cup pecans, 1/2 cup coconut, vanilla, and salt. Pulse to combine, adding water as needed, to get a soft dough consistency.
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Transfer dough to a bowl. Add remaining pecans, remaining coconut, and chocolate chips; mix well.
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Scrape dough onto a piece of parchment paper and place another piece of parchment paper on top. Toll bars out to about 1/2-inch thick. Refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.
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Slice into 12 bars and serve.
