Gluten Free Walnut Chocolate Protein Bars

Gluten free protein bars are a quick and easy way to add extra protein to a grab and go breakfast. Although the texture of theses bars may be an acquired adjustment, the taste is neutral. There are 5 grams of protein in each of these protein bars, 4 grams of fiber, and it’s rounding out a nice amount of potassium, magnesium, and zinc.

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Protein Bar Benefits

Brown rice flour is the primary ingredient in these bars. Therefore, making these bars rich in B6, fiber, magnesium and potassium, as well as gluten free. Brown rice is followed by equal amounts of ground pumpkin, chia, and flaxseeds! All of which provide more vital minerals, vitamins, and fiber.

You and I a well on our way to lowering inflammation and improving gut health with these nutrient packed protein bars. If you are looking for a more fruit-based protein bar that is also gluten free check out these Blueberry Breakfast Bars and Raspberry Breakfast Bars.

You can totally bump up the protein in these bars by adding your favorite protein powder or collagen peptides! Have some fun with them and remember, what God puts in the garden is good!


Gluten Free Protein Bars

  • 1 Cup Whole Grain Brown Rice (ground)
  • 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Seed (Ground)
  • 1/2 Cup Flaxseed Meal
  • 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter (All Natural)
  • 12 Dates
  • 1/2 Cup Chia Seeds
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1/4 Cup Walnuts
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 Tbsp Vanilla
  • 1 Cup Water

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine rice flour, finely ground pumpkin seed flour, flaxseed meal, and chia seeds with the water and set it aside.

  2. Heat another 1/2 cup of water and add the dates to rinse and soak–I put them in the microwave 1 minute, then drain the water. Finely chop the dates until they are minced into small pieces.

  3. In a measuring cup place the vanilla, eggs, sugar, and all-natural peanut butter, and dates and mix well.

  4. Combine the wet ingredients to the flour mixture until well blended.

  5. Spread onto a large parchment lined cookie sheet until evenly distributed.

  6. Melt the chocolate chips and a tsp of coconut oil in the microwave. Once melted drizzle the chocolate over your batter. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts on the top and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.