Raw Chocolate Protein Energy Bars

YUM! I LOVE CHOCOLATE!

New Chocolate Protein Energy Bars happened when I was playing around with this recipe last night and this came out…so great!

I don’t use whey protein powder very often, but when I do I go for quality.

When it comes to using dates, just make sure they haven’t dried out too much. You can put them in a bowl of water for a bit to re-infuse them with moisture before processing.

You can also vary this recipe with different nuts – I’ve done them with all walnuts, all almonds, and a mixture of both. I haven’t tried using seeds before, but I bet that would be a good experiment! Do let me know what you try!

Raw Chocolate Protein Energy Bars

Yield: about 12 bars
You will need: measuring cups and spoons, food processor, 8×8 or square pan

1 cup nuts (I used half almonds and half walnuts)
10-13 dates – make sure they’re moist
1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
2 T cacao powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
handful of cacao nibs for garnish ️

1. Put the nuts, sea salt, cacao powder and protein powder in the food processor and blend until fine.
2. Pit dates and add them one at a time with your food processor running. When the batter starts to clump together, you’ve got it just right. ️
3. Turn out into an 8×8 pan and press down to flatten. You can moisten your hands a bit for this if it’s sticky. ️Sprinkle with cacao nibs and cover.
4. Refrigerate for an hour and they’re ready to go. They are actually done right when you first make them and will hold up at room temp, but they’re better and firmer cold.

Try them out! Super simple and totally awesome!!

Tag me if you make them – no matter how far apart we live, good food connects us all!