German Chocolate Protein Bars
These vegan german chocolate protein bars are quick to throw together for an easy and delicious grab-n-go snack. Filled with chocolate, coconut, and pecans.
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Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
Original Recipe
- 1 cup oats
- ½ cup soy protein powder
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup dates, pitted
- ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoon pecans
- ½ cup + 3 tablespoon shredded unsweetened coconut
- 6 tablespoon brown rice syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ salt
New and Improved Recipe
- 1 cup oats
- ½ cup vegan protein powder, I used soy
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and soaked for 30 minutes
- ½ cup + ¼ cup chopped pecans, divided
- ½ cup + ¼ cup shredded coconut, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- water as needed, up to ¼ cup
- 2 tablespoon cacao nibs or chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a food processor grind up the oats until they are a fine flour. Add protein and cocoa powders and blend again until well combined.
- Drain and rinse the dates then add them to the food processor along with ½ cup of pecans, ½ cup of shredded coconut, vanilla, and salt. Blend again, adding a little water at a time, until a dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a bowl, stir in the remaining ¼ cup of pecans and coconut along with 2 tablespoon cacao nibs or chocolate chips.
- Scrape dough onto a piece of parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Cover with another piece of parchment paper and roll the bars out to about ½ inch, shaping into a square as you roll.
- Place the bars in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, allowing them to firm up before cutting into 12 equal pieces.
- Store in refrigerator for 5 days or a month in the freezer.
Notes
When making the original recipe, add the brown rice syrup in along with the dates and omit the water.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.2mg