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Easy Date Protein Bars (Healthy & Fudgy Recipe)

Soft, fudgy date protein bars with peanut butter and a crunchy chocolate topping. Naturally sweet, high protein, easy to make, and perfect as a healthy dessert or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup soft Medjool dates (50 g)
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter (30 g)
  • 1/4 cup mashed banana (50 g)
  • 1/3 cup oat flour (40 g)
  • 1 scoop whey protein powder (20 g)
  • 1 scoop pea protein powder (20 g)
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp dark chocolate chips (30 g)

Method

  1. Add the banana to a bowl and mash until smooth.
  2. Add the soft dates and mash together with the banana until a sticky paste forms.
  3. Stir in the peanut butter until creamy and fully combined.
  4. Add oat flour, whey protein powder, and pea protein powder.
  5. Mix until a thick dough forms.
  6. Add salt and vanilla extract.
  7. Fold in a few chocolate chips if desired.
  8. Press the mixture firmly into a lined small container or loaf pan.
  9. Melt the remaining chocolate chips and drizzle or spread on top.
  10. Chill in the freezer for about 15 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
  11. Slice into 6 bars.
  12. Enjoy straight away or store chilled.

Notes

  • Use soft Medjool dates for best texture.
  • If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first.
  • And if the mixture feels too soft, add a little more oat flour.
  • If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more banana or peanut butter.
    Protein powder can be replaced with more oat flour, but protein content will be lower.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
  • Freeze for longer storage.
  • Let frozen bars sit a few minutes before eating for the best texture.
Nutrition (per bar):
 Calories: 180 cal.
 Protein: 10 g
 Carbohydrates: 16 g
 Fat: 8 g
 Fiber: 3 g