Nutty Protein Power Bars

Serving Size: 16

Fuel your day with these addictive Nutty Protein Power Bars! Packed with wholesome ingredients like slivered walnuts and pecans, these bars offer a delightful crunch while delivering a healthy dose of protein. Infused with the sweetness of Medjool dates and a burst of flavor from dried cherries and apricots, they make for a perfect snack any time of day. With the addition of ground flax meal and protein powder, these bars not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also provide essential nutrients to keep you energized. Just try not to devour them all in one sitting!

Recipe by: Brien Shamp

Cook Times

Active Prep20

Hands-On Cook0

Hands-Off Cook0

Passive0

Total Time20

Recipe Serving Size16

Cooking Tools Required

8x8 inch glass baking dish, Cutting board, Food Processor, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing spoon, Refrigerator, Sharp Knives, Spatula, Top Stove

Ingredients

1¼ cup walnuts lightly toasted
1 cup pecans lightly toasted
⅓ cup ground flax seeds
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 ounce pitted Medjool date 7 dates
⅓ cup dried unsweetened cherries or unsweetened dried blueberries
⅓ cup dried apricot
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ tablespoon honey
2 ¼ ounce protein powder about 60 grams of protein powder
4 tablespoon water add 1 more tablespoon as needed

Instructions

In a food processor, coarsely grind the walnuts and pecans. Set aside in a large bowl. Add the flaxseed, cinnamon and protein powder to the nut blend.
Next, put the dates, cherries, and apricots into the food processor and pulse just a few times to chop the fruit (should still be small pieces). Add the water, vanilla, and honey and pulse a few more times to combine.
Add your fruit mixture to the nut mixture, and hand mix to combine all the ingredients well.
Simply press your mixture into a glass baking dish and refrigerate for 60 minutes before cutting into 16 bars.

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