Description
Homemade chocolate sea salt protein bars deliver a perfect balance of sweet and salty nutrition. Protein-packed ingredients combine for a delicious snack you’ll crave after workouts or midday energy slumps.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (90 grams or 180 ml) egg white protein powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole almonds
- 1 cup (240 ml) raw cashews
- 1 cup (170 grams or 6 oz) pitted dates
- 3 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–4 tbsps water, as needed
- Cacao nibs
- Flake sea salt
- Additional whole almonds
Instructions
- Nutty Base Preparation: Pulverize almonds and cashews in a food processor until transforming into a silky, butter-like texture, creating a foundational nutty essence.
- Dough Composition: Incorporate dates, egg white powder, cocoa powder, and water into the processor, blending until a cohesive, slightly crumbly dough emerges that maintains structural integrity when compressed.
- Texture Refinement: Adjust dough consistency by incrementally adding water, ensuring optimal binding without compromising moisture levels.
- Pan Setup and Dough Compression: Line an 8-by-8-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, transfer dough, and use a tart tamper or glass bottom to evenly compress the mixture into a compact, uniform layer.
- Topping Enhancement: Artfully scatter chopped almonds, cacao nibs, and sea salt across the surface, gently pressing toppings to create a textural and flavor-rich profile.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the prepared mixture for 30 minutes until firm, allowing the bars to solidify and develop a consistent structure.
- Portioning and Preservation: Extract the chilled dough, slice into 8 uniform bars, individually wrap in waxed paper, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze in an airtight container for a month.
Notes
- Precision Processing: Blend nuts thoroughly for 3-5 minutes to achieve a smooth, butter-like texture, which is crucial for bar consistency.
- Moisture Management: Add water gradually to create a cohesive dough that holds together without becoming too wet or dry.
- Compression Technique: Use a tart tamper or flat-bottomed object to evenly press dough, ensuring dense, sturdy bars that won’t crumble.
- Smart Storage: Refrigerate for freshness or freeze for longer preservation, keeping bars intact and maintaining optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg