By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 10
261 cal · 65 min
Almond Joy Protein Bars
Recipe GLPR65af91f76c3965
No-bake energy bars packed with almonds, coconut, and wholesome seeds. These naturally sweet bars combine oats, dates, and chocolate chips for a delicious treat that's gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Ingredients
1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
12 medjool dates, pits removed
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons flax meal
1 tablespoon hemp hearts
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
water as needed
Directions
Add the oats, almonds, shredded coconut, chia seeds, flax meal, hemp hearts, and sea salt to a food processor. Pulse for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is broken down and well combined.
Add the pitted dates, coconut oil, and almond extract to the food processor. Mix until the ingredients bind together and a dough-like consistency begins to form.
Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition, until the mixture comes together into a firm, cohesive dough.
Add the chocolate chips and pulse 2-3 times until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to overhang on the sides. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared dish, pressing down hard to compact the bars.
Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the bars to set completely. Alternatively, freeze for 30-45 minutes for faster setting.
Once set, grasp the overhanging parchment paper and lift the entire block out of the baking dish. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into 10 bars of equal size.
Comments
Hemp hearts and flax meal are specialty items requiring a stop at Harris Teeter or Whole Foods, adding real friction to a weeknight prep plan. The 65-minute stated time understates the actual commitment once you account for chopping almonds and dates, soaking, and setting time in the fridge—closer to 90 minutes from start to eating. That said, the ingredient list is otherwise affordable and available, cost per bar runs under $1.50 if you buy oats and nuts in bulk, and these keep beautifully in the fridge for a week, making them a genuine grab-and-go breakfast for a busy household. North Carolina's nut crops are thin, but almonds, oats, and coconut are staples at every major chain."
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