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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Chewy, chocolatey, and packed with protein, these Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars are a quick, healthy snack. Each bar has about 8g protein and 3g fiber and can be made in minutes with simple, wholesome ingredients.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate date protein bars, chocolate peanut butter energy bars, date protein bars, homemade protein bars, protein bars, refined sugar free protein bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 bars

Ingredients

  • ½ cup peanuts
  • ½ cup cashews
  • 7 –8 oz pitted Medjool dates
  • 2 tbsp natural creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup dry milk powder
  • 2 tbsp protein powder
  • ⅓ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 –2 tbsp water as needed

Instructions

  • In a food processor add the peanuts and cashews. Pulse a few times until ground up a little.
  • Then add the dates, peanut butter, dry milk powder, protein powder, salt, vanilla, and cocoa powder.
  • Blend until mixture sticks together when pinched. Add 1–2 tbsp water if needed for binding.
  • Press mixture firmly into an 8"x8" parchment lined pan baking pan.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
  • Slice into 8 bars and wrap in parchment paper for individual storing.