Appetizer for 10
Chocolate Peanut Protein Bars
Process dates, peanuts, protein powder, and cacao into bars, then top them with melted chocolate and chill briefly.
$2.42for 4 servings
$0.60 per serving$2.42 for 4
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $2.36Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.04 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted soft medjool dates
- 1 1/2 cup salted peanuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate plant protein powder
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
Steps
- Pulse the dates, peanuts, protein powder, and cacao powder in a food processor until a thick dough forms.
- Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8-inch square pan.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Spread the melted chocolate over the pressed mixture.
- Chill for 5 minutes, then cut into 10 bars.
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