No-Bake Pistachio Beauty Protein Bars
If you're looking for a snack that tastes indulgent but is made with simple, nourishing ingredients, these No-Bake Pistachio Beauty Protein Bars are about to become your new obsession. They have a soft, chewy texture, a naturally sweet pistachio-date base, and a rich layer of dark chocolate on top that makes every bite feel like a treat.
Servings 10
Ingredients
- For the bars
- 1 3/4 cups lightly salted roasted pistachios
- 1/4 cup collagen peptides
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder (used truvani)
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp oat flour
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
- 1/8 cup milk of choice plus more as needed (1 tbsp at a time)
- Topping
- 2/3 cup melted unsweetened dark chocolate
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan or dish with parchment paper.
- Add the pistachios, collagen peptides, vanilla protein powder, Medjool dates, vanilla bean paste, almond butter, oat flour, hemp hearts, and 1/8 cup milk to a food processor.
- Blend until the mixture becomes thick and sticky. If it seems too dry, add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture easily presses together.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and firmly press it into an even layer.
- Freeze for 1 hour, or until very firm.
- Melt the dark chocolate and spread it evenly over the chilled bars.
- Return to the freezer for 15–20 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Slice into 10 bars and enjoy! Store in the refrigerator for a softer texture or in the freezer for a firmer, chewier bite.
Notes
Approximate Macros (Per Bar, 10 Bars)
Calories: ~255
Protein: ~13 g
Carbohydrates: ~21 g
Fat: ~16 g
Fiber: ~5 g
Calories: ~255
Protein: ~13 g
Carbohydrates: ~21 g
Fat: ~16 g
Fiber: ~5 g