High Protein Cashew Bar
Fuel your day with these irresistible High Protein Cashew Bars, a no-bake powerhouse snack that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Packed with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, rolled oats, chia seeds, and medjool dates, these bars deliver a balanced blend of protein and natural sweetness, ideal for post-workout recovery or an energizing midday bite. Featuring vanilla protein powder for an extra protein boost and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this recipe is gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and ready in just 15 minutes. They’re perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks—your go-to for healthy, grab-and-go snacking with a creamy, nutty flavor and chewy texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a food processor, combine the cashews, oats, and chia seeds. Pulse until the mixture reaches a coarse flour-like consistency.
Add the pitted dates, vanilla protein powder, honey, almond milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the processor.
Blend the mixture until it starts to clump together. If the mixture is too dry, add additional almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly using a spatula or by pressing firmly with your hands.
Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Lift the set mixture out of the dish using the parchment paper overhang and cut it into 12 bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.4 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1253 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 390.3 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.9 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 243.6 g | ||
| Protein | 161.4 g | 323% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1312 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 4269 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
