Snack

Almond, Walnut, Cherries Energy Protein Bars is for Snack.

Almond, Walnut, Cherries Energy Protein Bars takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Almond, Walnut, Cherries Energy Protein Bars takes 15 minutes to cook.

Almond, Walnut, Cherries Energy Protein Bars makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Almond, Walnut, Cherries Energy Protein Bars are:

1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup pecans
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup almond butter (although cashew, hazelnut, walnut and even pumpkin butters will work well too!)
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup almond meal
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup BSN Syntha 6, Vanilla Ice Cream Protein Powder
2 large egg
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut to sprinkle on top

Here is how you make Almond, Walnut, Cherries Energy Protein Bars:

1. On a cookie sheet, toast nuts and shredded coconut until golden brown. In order for them to cook evenly, you need to shake up the tray at least once during cooking!2. Once toasted, pour mixture into a food processor and pulse until nuts are chopped and the mixture becomes coarsely ground (sort of the consistency of bread crumbs).3. In a mixing bowl, melt coconut oil and almond butter (about 30 seconds). Remove from microwave and stir until smooth.4. Add vanilla extract, honey and sea salt. Mix thoroughly.5. Fold in nut mixture, almond meal and protein powder until mixed thoroughly.6. Add whole egg and mix thoroughly.7. Fold in cherries8. Press mixture into an 8 by 8 loaf pan 9. Cook in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.10. Remove from oven, sprinkle a ? cup of shredded coconut on top and place under broiler until top begins to brown.11. Let cool for 10-15 minutes. Cut into 12 pieces/bars.12. Enjoy or stack on wax paper/parchment and store in an airtight container.Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DIVAEMY.

The nutritional information for Almond, Walnut, Cherries Energy Protein Bars is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 235.5

• Total Fat: 17.9 g
• Cholesterol: 45.5 mg
• Sodium: 141.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 10.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
• Protein: 8.9 g

The dietary needs meet for Almond, Walnut, Cherries Energy Protein Bars is Vegetarian