Hiker's Protein Bars - Healthy, protein-packed, gluten free and dairy free recipe

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat and provides a different flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Maple syrup is often less expensive and provides a similar sweetness.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Cocoa nibs are less processed and provide a crunchy texture.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Coconut flakes add flavor and texture without the sugar of dried fruit.

Combine all ingredients in a food processor.

Cut dates in half for easier processing and to ensure they're all pitted.

Cut a sheet of parchment paper to fit your slow cooker and grease it with coconut oil.

Pour the mixture into the slow cooker lined with parchment paper.

Cover and set the slow cooker to low.

Cook for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, until the edges are brown and the center is still soft.

Allow the bars to completely cool.

Place the bars in the freezer until needed.

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