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These healthy homemade paydays are gluten free, vegan, paleo, plant based, refined sugar free, and high protein. On a tray lined with light brown parchment paper are 8 payday candy bars all an even shape in bar form with rounded sides. The dough is thick, chewy, and a golden color of peanut butter. Each is covered in peanut halves for extra crunch and flavor.
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Healthier Homemade Paydays (Gluten Free, Vegan)

Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: candy bar, clean eating, gluten free, healthier dessert, high protein, no bake, paleo, paleo friendly, plant based, protein bars, refined sugar free, vegan

Ingredients

  • 8 medjool dates (pitted)
  • 3-4 scoops protein powder (1/3 cup + 1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
  • almond milk (as needed)
  • 1 pinch sea salt

For rolling layer:

  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts

Instructions

  • Line a tray or large plate with parchment paper.
  • Remove pits from dates.
  • Add dates, 1/3 cup protein powder, peanut butter, salt and a splash of almond milk to a blender or food processor. Blend until a dough forms. Add more milk a little at a time until everything is mixed and smooth.
  • Transfer to a bowl. Add 1/4 cup protein powder (or more) until you reach a dough-like consistency. Dough will still be slightly sticky.
  • Lightly wet your fingers with water to help with stickiness of the batter and form the dough into bar shapes.
  • Add peanuts to a small plate and roll each bar into the peanuts.
  • Place the finished bar on the parchment lined tray and repeat until all dough is used.
  • Set in the freezer for at least 30min-2 hours or until the bars have hardened.
  • Let thaw for a few minutes and enjoy!