Chocolate Protein Bars

About This Recipe

Chocolate protein bars are rich and decadent, have 10 grams of protein, and taste like a brownie! Requiring just 15 minutes to make, they are perfect for a healthy snack, pre- or post-workout, or dessert. Gluten-free and easily made dairy-free.

Ingredients

• 1 cup large medjool dates, pitted ((120 grams - 7-10 dates, depending on their size))
• 1/4 cup tahini ((64 grams - the brand Soom has the best flavor and creaminess, as it has to be runny for the recipe))
• 4-5 tablespoons milk ((depending on how juicy your dates are))
• 3/4 cup plant-based chocolate protein powder ((75 grams))
• 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
• pinch of salt
• 1-2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
• flaky salt, for topping

Instructions

1. Line a bread pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Make protein bars. Add your dates, tahini, milk (start with 4 tablespoons), protein powder, cocoa powder, vanilla bean paste, and salt, and pulse until combined and a crumbly dough forms. It will be a little crumby, but wet and will stick together when pressed with your hands. If the mixture is too dry, add another tablespoon of milk and pulse to combine. If the mixture is too wet, add some more cocoa powder or protein powder. Add 1/2 of your chocolate chips and pulse to combine.
3. Form into bars. Press the mixture into the bottom of the lined pan. Top with remaining chocolate chips, pressing them into the dough, and sprinkle with flaky salt. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
4. Enjoy! Cut into 6 equal-sized bars and enjoy!