Description
These Pecan Pie Protein Bars are chewy, filling, and taste like pecan pie – only five ingredients needed! These collagen-packed protein bars require no baking and they’re gluten-free and Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dates, pitted, about 10–12
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup (about 5 scoops) Vital Proteins Grass-fed Collagen
- 1 cup raw pecans
- ½ cup raw almonds, you can also just use more pecans, if desired
Instructions
- Before starting, soak the dates in hot water for about 10 minutes.
- Add the dates to a food processor or high-powered blender (I used my Vitamix) and blend until they’re broken up. Add the cinnamon and collagen and blend to incorporate.
- All the almonds and pecans and pulse until combined – there should be small bits of nuts remaining, but not too big. Be careful not to over-process so it doesn’t get too sticky or greasy.
- Alternatively, if you don’t have a high powered blender or are scared of your motor burning out (it’s a super thick mixture), you can pulse the nuts into small bits first, pour them into a bowl, then blend the dates. Then add the date paste to the nuts and knead the nuts in with your hands.
- Press the dough into a small pan lined with parchment paper, or just place the date dough on the parchment paper and press into a square/rectangular shape, then use a rolling pin or glass bottle to flatten the top. Cut into squares or bars – I made 8 bars.
- Store in a sealed bag or small lidded container in the fridge for up to a month, or in the freezer for longer term storage.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13
- Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Protein: 9
Keywords: pecans, pecan pie, protien bars, collagen, bars, snacks, gluten-free, dairy-free