Mocha Cashew Protein Bars Recipe
Welcome to your new guilty pleasure that you can totally justify. Let’s dive into this delicious adventure!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee cooled
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the Medjool dates until they form a sticky paste.
- Transfer the date paste to a mixing bowl and stir in cashew butter, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures, stirring until everything is thoroughly combined. Fold in chopped cashews for that delightful crunch.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan, pressing down firmly to ensure a solid bar.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges start to firm up.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 5%
- Vitamin B6: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Potassium: 3%