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 $0.51, almost 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:
$0.51
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
- I'm using unsweetened almond milk as my liquid, but water or any type of milk (dairy or non-dairy) will work. Add just a tiny bit at a time, a little goes a long way. You want everything to just come together into a dough while blending without being too wet or too dry
- Optionally top with flaky salt, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or anything else you desire
| Nutrient | Sweetened with Dates (Original Recipe) |
Sweetened with Honey |
Sweetened with Sugar Free Syrup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 191 | 156 | 129 |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 11.0 g | 11.0 g |
| Fat | 7.9 g | 7.8 g | 7.8 g |
| Net Carbs | 18.8 g | 11.6 g | 4.0 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Added Sugar | 0.0 g | 7.6 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugar Alcohol | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 4.8 g |
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 7.9g (10 %)
Saturated Fat: 1.6g (8 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.0g
Cholesterol: 23mg (8 %)
Sodium: 169mg (7 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 23.3g (8 %)
Fiber: 4.5g (16 %)
Net Carbs: 18.8g
Total Sugar: 15.4g
Protein: 11.5g (23 %)
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Vitamin B12: 0.25mcg (10 %)
Vitamin D: 0.03mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 72mg (6 %)
Iron: 1.64mg (9 %)
Magnesium: 90mg (21 %)
Potassium: 359mg (8 %)
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