Wholesome, easy-to-make protein bars with nuts, oats, and dates. Perfect for a quick, tasty energy boost whenever you need it!
I’ve been experimenting in the kitchen and made a healthy snack you’ll absolutely love.
It’s a recipe for Protein Bars (yes, that’s right, without any protein powder!).
If you’re like me, always on the hunt for wholesome, natural ingredients, then this is perfect for you.
Without further ado, let’s get started!
Ingredients
- Majdhool dates
- Cardamoms
- Black roasted chickpeas
- Organic gluten-free rolled oats
- Quinoa
- Fennel seeds
- Raisins
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Almonds
- Peanut butter (Alternatively you can also use almond butter or cashew butter)
For the exact measurements, feel free to jump straight to the recipe card at the bottom.
How to Make These Protein Bars without Protein Powder
Start by making the date paste. Blend your dates with some water until you get a nice, smooth paste. This will be the sweet, sticky base that holds everything together.
Now, onto the roasting! Uncover those black chickpeas, and let’s start by roasting them.
Then, roast the oats, quinoa, almonds, walnuts, pecans, and fennel seeds one by one.
Keep a close eye on each ingredient as you go—you’re looking for a golden color that brings out the natural flavors without any bitterness.
Just be careful not to overdo it!
Next, grind up the cardamoms into a fine powder. This will add a warm, aromatic touch to our bars.
Now, grab a large mixing bowl and combine all your roasted ingredients.
Add in the date paste, peanut butter, and that lovely powdered cardamom.
Get in there with a spoon (or your hands) and mix everything really well until it’s all evenly combined.
Time to shape the bars!
If you have a silicone protein bar mold, great—this makes things easy. Just press the mixture into each slot for perfectly shaped bars.
If not, no problem!
You can simply spread the mixture onto a baking sheet, pressing it down firmly so it all sticks together.
Pop the tray in the fridge for at least two hours. Once everything’s set, cut the bars into equal pieces right in the tray.
For easy storage, wrap each piece individually in a wrap.
If you prefer a smoother, less crunchy bar, you can grind all the dry ingredients after roasting.
Then, mix them with the date paste and peanut butter before shaping.
Store your homemade bars in the fridge, and they’ll be ready whenever you need a quick, delicious energy boost. Enjoy!
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Description
Ingredients
- 12 majdhool dates
- 3 cardamoms
- 2 cups black roasted chickpeas
- 1 cup organic gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/3 cup fennel seeds
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1 cup peanut butter (alternatively you can also use almond butter or cashew butter)
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare date paste by blending dates with a little water until smooth.
- Roast black chickpeas and set aside.
- Roast oats, quinoa, almonds, walnuts, pecans, and fennel seeds until golden. Avoid over-roasting to prevent bitterness.
- Grind cardamoms into powder.
- Combine roasted ingredients in a bowl. Add date paste, peanut butter, and powdered cardamom.
- Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture using a silicone protein bar mold or press it firmly onto a baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into portions on the baking sheet and wrap each bar in plastic wrap.
- For a softer texture, grind roasted ingredients before mixing with date paste and peanut butter.
- Store in the fridge and enjoy as a quick energy snack.
This is so good! 🙂
I was looking for some protein rich snacks that I could make a batch of. I made these, well I must say quite easy to make and taste good. Thank you Emaan.
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