I’ve never actually seen this flavor exist, so these coconut macadamia chocolate RX bars are less of a copycat, and more of an experiment.
But WOW, these are hands down my favorite of all the ones I’ve made before. They’re basically a cookie dough bar embodying the summertime/ Hawiian feel.
Ingredients:
- ½ C almonds
- ½ C macadamia nuts
- 1 ½ C dates (about 12 dates)
- 3/4 C egg white protein powder (this is the kind I use)
- 1 C shredded coconut (divided in half to add in at separate times)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp cocoa nibs
Makes 8 bars
Now you make it:
- In a food processor combine almonds and macadamia nuts and pulse until they are coarsely ground
- Add in dates, protein powder, ½ of the coconut, coconut oil, and 1 tbsp cocoa nibs and blend until a the ingredients start to clump*
- Once the mixture is wet and combined, add in rest of the coconut and cocoa nibs and pulse quickly just long enough to incorporate, so that they remain whole in the final step
- Line a pan with parchment paper (I like a standard bread pan best but use what you have) and press mixture into and smooth it. Press a thin single layer of coconut into the top if desired
- Place in the freezer for about 15 minutes to set before cutting into bars. Wrap individually before storing in the fridge or freezer
*I had to add the coconut oil because there wasn’t anything liquid to bind them more. If it is still dry try adding a few more dates. The mixture was cementing to the bottom of the food processor but not forming a ball, so I just pressed it down into the pan well and once manually compressed, it does hold its shape well.
EAT THEM ALL
And enjoy!
To see the rest of my RX bar obsession, check them out here!
