These energy bars are packed with 7 different superfoods for maximum nutrition and energy. These things taste way better than any store-bought protein bar I’ve ever eaten and are super easy to make. Just 5 to 10 minutes of your time and you’ll have your very own energy bar. Store them in the fridge for a week, or the freezer for a month. They thaw from the freezer in about 15 minutes. This is a family favorite, particularly for my cyclist husband who rides 30+ miles a day. I created this recipe to keep up his energy and pack him full of food that is extra good for him. It’s exactly what he needs to fuel his exercise habits.
Superfood Protein Energy Bars
These energy bars are packed with 7 different superfoods for maximum nutrition and energy. These things taste way better than any store-bought protein bar I’ve ever eaten and are super easy to make. Just 5 to 10 minutes of your time and you’ll have your very own energy bar.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almonds unsalted
- 1/4 cup walnut halves unsalted
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 cups medjool dates pitted
- 1/3 cup protein powder
- 2 tablespoon maca powder optional
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries
- 3 tablespoon cocoa nibs
Instructions
- Put almonds, walnuts, pumpkin, and chia seeds into a food processor or high power blender. Pulse for 15-30 seconds until nuts and seeds are crumbly.
- Add in medjool dates, protein powder, blueberries, and cocoa nibs. Process or blend until a dough ball forms.
- Lay out a 2 foot length of plastic wrap. Dump the dough onto the plastic wrap and flatten into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until hard.
- Cut into 8 bars. Wrap each bar individually and store in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1.9mg
when you say cocoa nibs, do you mean chocolate chips?
Cacao nibs are their own separate product. They are small pieces of cacao beans.
Will vanilla protein powder work?
Worth a try!
Do you have nutritional info for these, especially calories and protein content?
That information is found in my e-book, but I don't publish nutritional information on my website.
E-book is here: https://thestayathomechef.com/p/e-cookbooks.html
these look incredible – just looking at them I can tell they are packed with flavorful good stuff!
these are packed with super foods, they look great! your food styling is beautiful!
awesome recipe! perfect for when my afternoon sweet cravings kick in.. they look delicious.