Journey to Optimal Health

These protein bars are so easy and so healthy. It is essential to refuel your muscles after a workout. So keep some of these bars on hand and you are all set to go! I usually store them in the fridge, and they can be frozen too!

Chocolate Protein Bars
Makes about 5 Bars and they are about 170 calories each.

2 scoops Protein Powder (I use Whey)
1/4 Cup Almonds
3 TBS Coconut (unsweetened)
2 TBS Cocoa Powder
6 Medjool Dates or 9 Deglet Dates

1. Blend in a food processor the Coconut, Cocoa, Almonds, and Protein,to a crumble.
2. Add the dates and pulse, and stir until it turns into a dough ball. You may have to add more dates, but try to be patient and allow it to mix before you add more.
3. Form into a big ball, and roll out into one square and cut into 5-6 bars.

Apple Protein Bars
Makes about 5 Bars and they are about 170 calories each.

2 scoops Protein Powder (I use Whey)
1/4 Cup Almonds
1 TBS Cinnamon
3/4 Cup Dried Apples
6 Medjool Dates or 9 Deglet Dates

1. Blend in a food processor the Cinnamon, Almonds, and Protein,to a crumble.
2. Add the dates and apples and pulse, until it turns into a dough ball. You may have to add more dates, but try to be patient and allow it to mix before you add more.
3. Form into a big ball, and roll out into one square and cut into 5-6 bars.