Description
These Nut Free Protein Bars are a delicious and healthy snack, perfect for anyone looking for a nutritious boost without nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 2/3 cup pea protein powder
- 6 Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp sunbutter
Instructions
- Prep your baking dish: Line an 8″ x 8″ baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Soak the dates: Place the dates in a bowl of hot water and soak for 5 minutes to soften.
- Blend the base: Drain the water from the dates and add them to a food processor along with the shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, and pea protein. Blend until the mixture resembles a chunky dough.
- Finish the dough: Add the water and vanilla to the processor and blend until the dough starts to clump.
- Press into the dish: Firmly press the base into your lined baking dish.
- Melt the chocolate: In a small, microwaveable bowl, place the chocolate chips and heat in the microwave until fully melted.
- Add sunbutter: Mix in the sunbutter until smooth.
- Top the bars: Spread the chocolate mixture over the pressed base, ensuring an even coat.
- Chill to set: Chill the bars in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Slice and enjoy: Once the chocolate is set, cut into 12 bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg