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Homemade Whey Protein Bars
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A variant of Plant Protein Recovery Bars

Homemade Whey Protein Bars

Eat 30-60 min after

Soft, chewy protein bars made with whey isolate, dates, oats, and almond butter. A homemade alternative to commercial bars like Quest or Built. Real ingredients, no protein-bar aftertaste, and adjustable to your protein and carb needs.

skilletCook0 min
soup_kitchenPrep15 min
restaurantYield8 bars
boltCarbs~30g
water_dropSodium80mg
exerciseProteins~18g
grassFiber~4g
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When
Eat 30-60 min afterDetails

Eat one bar within 60 minutes of finishing a hard run. Hits the classic carb-protein recovery window with about 18 g protein and 30 g carbs per bar.

Ingredients

Bars

1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup natural almond butter
1/4 cup honey
1.5 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup vanilla whey protein isolate
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
Notes

Eat one bar within 60 minutes of finishing a hard run for solid recovery. Each bar packs about 18 g of protein and 30 g of carbs, hitting the recovery window nicely. Use unflavored or vanilla whey isolate for the cleanest taste. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for 2 months.

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Instructions
1

In a food processor, blend the dates, almond butter, and honey until a smooth paste forms.

1 cup Medjool dates
1/2 cup natural almond butter
1/4 cup honey
2

Transfer to a large bowl. Add the oats, whey protein, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and chocolate chips. Mix well, kneading with hands if needed.

1.5 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup vanilla whey protein isolate
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
3

If the mixture is too dry, add 1-2 tbsp water. If too wet, add more oats.

4

Press firmly into an 8x8 dish lined with parchment.

5

Refrigerate at least 1 hour to firm up.

6

Lift out and cut into 8 bars. Wrap individually for grab-and-go.

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