Homemade Mixed Berry RX Bar Recipe (2024)

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1 Mixed Berry RX Bar

1.1 Oven Option

2 Ingredients used

3 Whole30 Notes

4 Recipe

5 Homemade Mixed Berry Protein Bar (copycat RX Bar)

6 WANT MORE RX Bar Recipes?!

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By asking for whole, real, unprocessed foods we are changing what shows up in our grocery stores. RX Bars are a result of the trend toward food that makes us feel good, and helps without harming us. If you haven’t heard, RX Bars are a minimalist whole food bar that contain dates for sweetness, nuts for texture, and egg whites for protein, and sea salt for flavor and essential electrolytes. Mixed berry RX Bars and blueberry RX Bars are two of my favorite!

I first heard of them through Melissa Hartwig’s Instagram (she’s one of my favorites) and I gave them a try. We blew through a box way faster than I anticipated, and I knew I needed to try making my own.

Mixed Berry RX Bar

The ingredients are listed right on the package, and aftera few trial runs and complete flops, I found the secrets to making these bars taste great, hold their shape, and come together easily.

There are recipes around the web for similar bars, but they don’t hold up at room temperature. The key to getting a bar that isn’t a sticky mess at the end of your hike or mid work-day is to use the dehydrator to remove excess moisture and slightly caramelize the sugar from the dates.

I use this dehydrator weekly, and daily during the late summer when we’re saving produce for the winter. A dehydrator can be usedto make yogurt, fruit leather, crispy nuts, dried fruit, and more.

Oven Option

I haven’t tried this recipe in the oven, but I think if you baked the bars on the lowest setting of your oven on a cooling rack for about an hour, you would get a similar result. If you try it, I’d love to know how it works in the comments!

Ingredients used

Rx Bars use egg white for protein. I chose to use collagen (find here) instead, as I prefer to eat egg whites with their yolks. This is also helpful for my many egg-free readers who want a treat.

I also soaked and dehydrated my nuts (read more about this here) prior to making the bars. This improves digestibility but is an optional step.

The key to preserving the flavor of the individual berries rather than having it all turn to mush is to dry the berries ahead of time, and then pulse them into the dough at the end. You can purchase dried fruit from the bulk containers of most health food stores, or dry your ownat the same time you make crispy nuts as we talked about above.

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Whole30 Notes

“The spirit of Whole30” (read more about Whole 30 here) prohibits baked goods and candy-bar-like foods. I think that these bars are kind of pushing the rules, but technically the ingredients used are allowed on Whole30.

Everyone needs to focus on protein, fresh produce, and home-cooked actual meals for the majority of their meals. But some days, weeks, or situations just beg for an easy-to-eat shelf-stable quick source of energy. These bars are perfect for that.

Recipe

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Homemade Mixed Berry Protein Bar (copycat RX Bar)

Course:Snack

Cuisine:GAPS, Paleo, Whole30

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 hours

Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes

Servings: 10

Calories: 211 kcal

Author: Cara Comini

Sweetened with dates, and with a protein boost from collagen, these bars can be a meal replacement in a pinch. The rich chocolate flavor is enhanced with a sprinkle of sea salt.

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Instructions

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  2. Place all ingredients except for the dried berries in a food processor and process until a ball forms, about 2-3 minutes. Keep a hand on your food processor as the dense dough can cause it to 'walk' on the countertop.

  3. Carefully remove blade, and then scoop dough onto parchment paper (find parchment paper here) to roll out. Gently pat into a rectangle shape.

  4. Roll to desired thickness (I like a little less than 1/2-inch) between two sheets of parchment paper.

  5. Remove top sheet of parchment paper and flip onto a dehydrator tray.

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  6. Dry the whole sheet of protein bars for 6-12 hours or overnight on high, until no longer tacky. You can skip this step and go straight to cutting into bars, but it's easier to cut into even bars after drying for a little while.

  7. After no longer tacky, allow sheet of dough to cool for 30 minutes to firm it up. Then flip onto a large cutting board and cut into 10 even rectangles and return to dehydrator tray.

  8. Dehydrate for another 4 hours or overnight, depending on how hard you want your bars to be (longer drying time yields more firm protein bars). Bars will firm up again when they cool.

  9. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month. These will hold up fine at room temperature for camping, hiking, etc.

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes 10 bars, but I usually only get 8 rectangle-shaped bars, after trimming the edges of the dough to make a rectangle. My kids love these 4 strips from the outside as well, they're just not exact rectangles.

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Mixed Berry Protein Bar (copycat RX Bar)

Amount Per Serving (1 bar)

Calories 211Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Sodium 136mg6%

Potassium 361mg10%

Carbohydrates 33g11%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 25g28%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 42mg4%

Iron 1.2mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

What is in an RXBAR? ›

With RXBAR®, what you see is what you eat. We use simple ingredients like egg whites for protein, dates to bind, and nuts for texture to make a protein bar that's not only tasty, but also nutritious. No fillers.

What are the natural ingredients in RXBAR? ›

We tell you what's on the inside on the outside
  • EGG WHITES. A high quality complete protein. ...
  • DATES. Dates have naturally occurring sugars which provide the sweetness in our foods. ...
  • NUTS. Our foods include a variety of nuts and legumes: pecans, hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts, peanuts, and almonds. ...
  • CHOCOLATE.

Are RX protein bars good for you? ›

By standards laid out by several nutrition experts, RXBars would qualify as healthy protein bars. And while they undoubtedly have nutritious components, like all foods, moderation is key. The team agrees that the bars are healthy but wonders whether the taste component is there.

How are RX bars shelf stable? ›

We use a high barrier film that is non-recyclable to ensure our products maintain their high quality throughout shelf life. This specific film prevents our bars from oxidizing.

Why are RXBars so expensive? ›

Compared to other protein bars, such as CLIF bars, LARA bars, and Luna bars, the cost of RX BARS is comparable to their competitors. The cost of products like this often comes from the protein source. Whey protein isolate, a common form of adding protein to these bars, is expensive.

Can I eat an RXBAR every day? ›

Because they're jam-packed full of natural protein sources, nuts, and other wholesome ingredients, they not only keep you fuller for longer but taste delicious too! Just remember not to rely solely on these bars (a balanced, varied diet is crucial). Up to two a day as a snack is ideal.

What is the lawsuit against the RX bar? ›

Specifically, the complaint alleges that the company misleadingly represents that the bars contain egg whites and “real fruit” when, according to the plaintiffs, the company uses only portions of egg whites instead of entire egg whites and fruit “infused” or flavored with sweetening agents, such as apple juice ...

Are RXBARs highly processed? ›

“While RXBars are considered a packaged snack, they aren't ultra processed like many alternative bar options,” says Fernando. RXBars are made with whole ingredients, and don't contain any added sugar, artificial flavors, or preservatives.

What are the cons of RXBARs? ›

Here are 5 reasons why RXbars are not so good for you after all, according to dietitians.
  • 100% “Natural” ingredients? No so fast. ...
  • Excess sugar. There's 18g of sugar in this RXBar. ...
  • The protein is not what you think. ...
  • Expensive (and arguably overpriced) ...
  • Misleading marketing.

Are Larabars or RXBARs better? ›

You likely see RXBars in many places, which is one of our favorite things about these whole food protein bars. We find these bars to be similar to a LaraBar but with more protein and fiber. We like RXBars as a Paleo-friendly choice, since they don't contain grains or dairy.

Can RXBARs replace a meal? ›

RX Bars are high-protein meal replacement bars with a limited ingredient list (they list the major components right on the front of the package!). Some RX Bars are packed with whole nuts, while others are soft like cookies. Each flavor differs in their density and chew.

Why are RXBARs being recalled? ›

Information. RXBAR is recalling certain varieties of bars because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have peanut allergies run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

What is the difference between RXBAR and AM RXBAR? ›

And while the brand's clean-label RXBar is sweetened with dates, the A.M. bars are formulated with a combination of honey and coconut sugar. The swap lightens the texture of the bars, giving them more of a baked goods mouthfeel.

What does the BS stand for on RXBars? ›

What does No B.S. stand for? No B.S. stands for no bad stuff, meaning all of our ingredients are there for a reason. We don't use fillers, we don't cut corners, and that's why it is on our packaging.

Are the eggs in RXBars cooked? ›

The egg whites are pasteurized at temperature high enough to sanitize them but low enough not to cook them. Once the egg whites are pasteurized, they are spray-dried into a powder which is the base egg white powder used in all RX products.

What is the RXBAR controversy? ›

Specifically, the complaint alleges that the company misleadingly represents that the bars contain egg whites and “real fruit” when, according to the plaintiffs, the company uses only portions of egg whites instead of entire egg whites and fruit “infused” or flavored with sweetening agents, such as apple juice ...

Do RXBARs have raw eggs? ›

Egg white protein is made from dried egg whites that have been turned into a powder. (At RXBAR we include the whole egg white, not just the protein). In accordance with US law, our egg whites are pasteurized and inspected by the USDA.

Are RXBARs or Larabars healthy? ›

You likely see RXBars in many places, which is one of our favorite things about these whole food protein bars. We find these bars to be similar to a LaraBar but with more protein and fiber. We like RXBars as a Paleo-friendly choice, since they don't contain grains or dairy.

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