Brownie Protein Bars (Nut Free, Gluten Free, No Bake)
These nut free protein bars taste like a fudgy chocolate brownie, but with 10g of protein. Low sugar, gluten-free and the best high protein snack!
Servings: 7 bars
Ingredients
- 2 medjool dates pitted
- 2 tablespoon warm water
- ½ cup seed butter
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional:
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ¼ cup candy coated chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- In a food processor or high powered blender, add dates, water, seed butter, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder and salt. Blend on high until it forms a smooth thick mixture.
- Press mixture into an 8.5x4.5" rectangular loaf pan, lined with parchment paper.
- To melt chocolate for topping, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in increments of 30 seconds, stirring in between until a smooth consistency is reached. Pour chocolate over the protein mixture. Top with sprinkles.
- Place in the fridge to allow the chocolate to harden, about 30 minutes.
- Slice into 7 equal sized bars and enjoy!
Notes
*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg
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