Description
RxBars are a rare breed, being a healthy packaged snack with minimal ingredients and delicious flavor. There's one problem though - their price. At nearly $2 a bar, RxBars have quite a hefty price tag. In comparison, my copycat version costs just $0.56, about a quarter of the price. All with the same ingredients, calories, protein, fat, carbs, and fiber. Plus they take only 10 minutes to make a batch of 9 bars! If you enjoy copycat protein bar recipes, also see my Copycat Quest Protein Bars and Copycat Barebell Protein Bars.
Time
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.56
Ingredients
Serving(s)
- 1/2 cup Almonds
- 1/2 cup Cashews
- 3 scoop Whey protein powder, vanilla
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 1/4 cup Dates
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
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- In a food processor, chop the nuts until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Don't over blend, or you'll end up with nut butter
- Add in the protein powder, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Blend for 30 seconds to fully incorporate
- Add in the dates, hold down your food processor, and blend until fully chopped. Thin out with almond milk as needed
- Line a 9" square baking pan with parchment paper. Using kitchen gloves to prevent sticking. evenly press the dough into all edges of the pan
- Cut into 9 protein bars. Store leftovers in an airtight container with a piece of parchment paper between each one to prevent sticking
Notes
- I've gone with almonds and cashews here, but any nuts or seeds will do, such as peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds. Just use 1 cup (120 g) total of nuts/seeds, and mix and match how you feel
- You can even use natural nut butter (1/2 cup, 128 g) instead of chopped nuts
- I'm using vanilla whey today, but you can use chocolate for a double chocolate RxBar. If you prefer it less sweet, opt for unflavored whey. If you like it sweeter, add 1 tsp (5 g) liquid monk fruit. Casein protein powder is not recommended
- For a peanut butter flavored RxBar, replace the cocoa powder with powdered peanut butter (1/2 cup, 48 g)
- Any unsweetened dried fruit will work here, not just dates. I've also made these with raisins, but dried figs and prunes will also work just as well
- Alternatively, you can sweeten these with 4 tbsp of honey (84 g), maple syrup (80 g), or sugar free syrup (80 g) instead of dates