Cloning the Chocolate Sea Salt RXBar at Home

Name: Cloning the Chocolate Sea Salt RXBar at Home
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: raw unsalted cashews: 1/2 cup; medjool dates: 1/2 cup; egg white protein powder: 1/4 cup; chocolate protein powder: 1/4 cup; dark cocoa powder: 2 Tbsp; water: 2 Tbsp; sea salt

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Ingredients

1/2 cup raw unsalted cashews
almonds will also work!
1/2 cup medjool dates
pitted and packed
1/4 cup egg white protein powder
1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
I use Primal Kitchen chocolate coconut collagen fuel
2 Tbsp dark cocoa powder
2 Tbsp water
sea salt
optional

Directions

So, we’re training for another Ironman 70.3. We were offered $100 off entry another Ironman after our cancelled race, and what can I say – we have a hard time turning down free money. Flying with bikes was a nightmare, so we chose one we could drive to: Eagleman 70.3 in Maryland. Whereas last time around I checked in every week from official sign-up until race day to tell you all about our training adventures, I haven’t been doing that this time around… because honestly, I’m not so sure it would be any different. We’re using the same training plan, swimming at the same pool, biking on the same trails, and running the same routes.

So far the only differences: colder weather (good for the runs, not so good for the bikes), one of the older gentleman we swim with hasn’t been at the pool (causing me concern), and I’m really over being on a subpar race bike (anyone want to sponsor my next race by hooking me up with one of these?)

Oh, and different balls. Last time we lived on Jen’s chocolate salty balls (link below), but this time I decided I wanted to try cloning Chocolate Sea Salt RXBars. They’re great bars – natural ingredients, good flavor, and a lot more protein than Lara bars. But they’re expensive, and too big to eat a quick bite of on the run. So I decided to make them at home, in ball form. My first batch was delicious, but too gooey to eat on the run. The second time around I tweaked the recipe a bit, and they’re perfect. Seriously, it’s like eating truffles or fudge, but it’s good for you.

Looking to make your own energy balls? Hre are some other favorites:

Steps

1 Done	Combine dates and cashews in a food processor and blend well. Add egg white powder, protein powder, and cocoa powder and pulse. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the "dough" comes together.
2 Done	Use your hands to form into balls. You can roll in additional protein powder or cocoa powder, or sprinkle with sea salt. Refrigerate until ready to eat.