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These healthy & homemade kit kat protein bars are easy to make and require only 4 simple ingredients. These extra crunchy, no-bake protein treats are the perfect post-workout snack. They are entirely gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, flourless and nut-free. | www.onecleverchef.com

Healthy Homemade Kit Kat Protein Bars


Prep Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 5
Calories 246 kcal
Author One Clever Chef

Ingredients

Whey Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cup pitted dates soaked in warm water for 30 mins
  • 1/2 cup whey vanilla protein powder*
  • 15 Plain Gluten-Free Crackers** (The number of crackers used will vary depending on their size)
  • 2 cups dark chocolate***

Vegan Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cup pitted dates soaked in warm water for 30 mins
  • 1/4 cup Vegan vanilla protein powder (I used VEGA)
  • 1/2 cup soaking water (1/2 cup of the water used to soak the dates)
  • 15 Plain Gluten-Free Crackers** (The number of crackers used will vary depending on their size)

Instructions

  1. Process dates with the vanilla protein powder until smooth using a food processor. The texture should feel like a thick cake frosting.
  2. Spread 1/4 inch thick of frosting equally on a cracker for your first layer, then place a second cracker on top, then another layer of frosting, then a third cracker. Repeat process until you are out of frosting/crackers.
  3. Place the wafers on a baking sheet and transfer to freezer for at least an hour.
  4. Slowly melt the chocolate,
  5. Pour the melted dark chocolate in a large bowl.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. To coat with chocolate, place the wafer on a fork or small spatula and slowly dip it into the melted chocolate. Don't push it too deep. Using a spoon, pour some melted chocolate on the wafer, making sure all of it is properly coated.
  8. Place the coated wafers on the lined baking sheet.
  9. Transfer to freezer for at least an hour.

Vegan Version Instructions

  1. The instructions remain the same, except that you will add 1/2 cup soaking water to the mixture in step #1.

Recipe Notes

* Use plant-based protein powder for the vegan / dairy-free version
** Any type or size of crackers could be used, as long as they are flavorless. Use paleo crackers for the paleo version. The crackers I used were 3X2 inches. I used quinoa crackers from the brand "The Bread of Flowers". Again, you don't need to use crackers made of quinoa, any type of cracker will do the trick as long as it is flavorless.
*** Use a type of chocolate which is compatible with your personal diet.

Nutrition information was calculated for the whey version, for 8 bars as the size of the bars in this recipe might be too big for some people. You can either split them in half or buy smaller crackers, to make smaller bars.

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Homemade Kit Kat Protein Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 246 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 80mg3%
Potassium 393mg11%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.