Description
RX Bars are one of the processed snacks that I will occasionally buy, as they're pretty healthy protein bar and lack any ultra processed ingredients. They are quite pricey though, so I prefer to make them myself. They're dead simple, and way cheaper than what you can get at the store.
Time
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.21
Ingredients
Serving(s)
- 1/2 cup Almonds
- 1/2 cup Peanuts
- 1.5 scoop Whey protein powder, unflavored
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 28 pitted Dates
- Pinch Salt
Instructions
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- Prepare an 8" square baking dish by lining it with parchment paper. If your dates are very dry, soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften. Otherwise, skip this step. Set aside the soaking water for later
- In a food processor, chop the nuts until finely ground. Any nuts will work here. I've gone with almonds and peanuts, but other good choices are pistachios, cashew, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds
- Blend in the cocoa and protein powder for about 30 seconds, or until fully incorporated. You could also use powdered peanut butter in place of cocoa powder for a peanut butter flavored bar instead of chocolate
- Finally, blend in the dates. Season with salt to taste (depending on the saltiness of your nuts). You should have a sticky but workable dough. Add a little of the soaking water if needed
- Transfer dough to the pan and flatten into a square. Pack it down, and make sure it's even thickness. Chill in the fridge for a few hours before slicing
- Store in the fridge or freezer between pieces of parchment paper so they don't stick together
Nutrition Facts
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Servings: 16
Calories: 109
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Total Fat: 4.9g (6 %)
Saturated Fat: 0.8g (4 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.0g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.7g
Cholesterol: 6mg (2 %)
Sodium: 34mg (1 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 13.6g (5 %)
Fiber: 2.5g (9 %)
Net Carbs: 11.1g
Total Sugar: 10.7g
Added Sugar: 0.0g (0%)
Protein: 4.8g (10 %)
Total Fat: 4.9g (6 %)
Saturated Fat: 0.8g (4 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.0g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.7g
Cholesterol: 6mg (2 %)
Sodium: 34mg (1 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 13.6g (5 %)
Fiber: 2.5g (9 %)
Net Carbs: 11.1g
Total Sugar: 10.7g
Added Sugar: 0.0g (0%)
Protein: 4.8g (10 %)
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Vitamin B12: 0.07mcg (3 %)
Vitamin D: 0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 39mg (3 %)
Iron: 0.59mg (3 %)
Magnesium: 32mg (8 %)
Potassium: 178mg (4 %)
------------------------------------------Vitamin B12: 0.07mcg (3 %)
Vitamin D: 0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 39mg (3 %)
Iron: 0.59mg (3 %)
Magnesium: 32mg (8 %)
Potassium: 178mg (4 %)
Glycemic Index:
51.9
Glycemic Load:
6.9