Puffed Rice Protein Bars
These no-bake Puffed Rice Protein Bars are gluten-free, naturally sweetened, vegan-friendly, and, most importantly, packed with protein! Add them to your weekly meal prep, and your future post-workout self will thank you.
Servings: 9 bars
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dates pitted
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 3 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 ½ cups puffed rice
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Start by lining an 8x8 dish with parchment paper, leaving a 1” overhang for easy removal.
- Next, add the dates to your food processor and pulse for 10-15 seconds. Then, add the maple syrup and peanut butter and continue pulsing until the mixture comes together. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- To that same bowl, add the coconut, protein powder, puffed rice, salt, and chocolate chips and use a rubber spatula to stir everything together. This will probably take a few minutes because the mixture is going to be THICK. I suggest starting with a spatula and then switching to your hands to mix. If it still isn’t coming together, add an additional tablespoon of maple syrup.
- Scoop the mixture into your prepared baking dish, then press it down into the pan using your hands or the spatula so it’s smooth on top. Place into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Pull on the parchment paper to remove, then slice into 9 bars. Enjoy!
Notes
Approximately 12 grams of protein per bar (9 bars)
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
