No-bake Chocolate Coffee ‘Rx-style’ Protein Bars

This recipe is not only no-bake, but also Paleo, gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free. Modeled after the Rx Bar, they’ve got a little caffeine and a lot of protein—all at a fraction of the cost.

Photo and recipe credit: Nicole Handler at Fitful Focus

    <h4 class="recipe-ingredients__title">Ingredients</h4>
    <ul class="recipe-ingredients__list">
                                <li>1 cup  pitted dates (about 2 dozen)</li>
                                            <li>¾ cup  egg white protein powder</li>
                                            <li>½ cup  raw almonds</li>
                                            <li>½ cup  raw cashews</li>
                                            <li>2 tsp instant espresso powder</li>
                                            <li>¼ cup  raw cacao nibs</li>
                                            <li>¼ tsp salt</li>
                                            <li>1 Tbsp water (add more if needed)</li>
                            </ul>

    <h2 class="block-title"><span>Directions</span></h2>

                            <li>Place all ingredients in a food processor.</li>
                                    <li>Process until everything begins to stick together to form a sticky ball of dough. You may need to stop every few minutes to push everything down with a spatula.</li>
                                    <li>Note: If things don't seem to be sticking, slowly add more water about a ½ Tbsp at a time until it does.</li>
                                    <li>Once you have a ball of dough, remove it from the food processor and press it into a parchment lined 8x8" baking dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.</li>
                                    <li>Slice into 10-12 bars, and enjoy. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze.</li>

<h5 class="post-actions__title">Want a copy on the go?</h5>

    Print