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Homemade High-Protein “Kind-Style” Energy Bars

Homemade High-Protein “Kind-Style” Energy Bars

These Homemade High-Protein “Kind-Style” Energy Bars are chewy, nutty, and naturally sweetened just like the originals but with more protein. Perfect for meal prep, they make a wholesome grab-and-go snack that fuels your day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack, treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup raw almonds pulsed or roughly chopped
  • ½ cup raw walnuts or cashews (or a mix) pulsed or roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • cup raisins
  • ¼ cup coconut unsweetened shredded
  • cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp natural almond butter (or peanut butter)
  • 1 scoop (~25g) vanilla or chocolate whey protein
  • Pinch of sea salt
Chocolate cover:
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Method
 

  1. Toss almonds, walnuts/cashews, in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4–5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let them cool slightly.
  2. Mix the nuts with raisins and pulse slightly in a food processor or chopped them.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped nuts, seeds, coconut, chia seeds, and protein powder.
  4. In a small saucepan, gently heat the honey and almond butter over low heat, stirring until smooth (1–2 minutes).
  5. Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well coated.
  6. Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined loaf pan. Use another sheet of parchment or the back of a spatula to press evenly and compact.
  7. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until set. Slice into 8–10 bars.
  8. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 7–10 days, or freeze for longer shelf life.

Notes

    • Nut-free option: Use pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or hemp seeds instead of nuts. Sunflower seed butter works well in place of almond or peanut butter.
    • Vegan option: Swap the honey for maple syrup and choose a plant-based protein powder.
    • No protein powder: Simply leave it out and reduce the sweetener slightly so the mixture stays balanced.
    • Flavor twist: Add cinnamon, orange zest, or a splash of vanilla extract for a fun flavor variation!