High-Protein Date Bars | Easy & Healthy No-Bake Recipe for Muscle Gain & Energy

almond butter

🥗Healthier: peanut butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is often less expensive and nut-free.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein powder

💰Cheaper: soy protein powder

Soy protein powder can be a more affordable option.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup is often cheaper and provides a similar sweetness.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds can be a cost-effective alternative.

Add dates to the blender.

Add oats to the blender to help blend the dates smoothly.

Add cashew nuts to the blender.

Add cocoa powder to the blender for bitterness and richness.

Pulse the mixture in the blender until it reaches a sandy consistency.

Add a couple of tablespoons of almond butter to the mixture.

Pour in a little bit of oat milk to bind the mixture together.

Use your hands to incorporate all the ingredients until it forms a dough-like consistency.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and press it down into the corners.

Cover with cling film and press down to compact it.

Refrigerate to set the mixture.

Once set, turn out the date mix and cut into bars.

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