Easy Protein Bars

easy vegan protein bar cut into slices and topped with nuts and chocolate

These easy homemade protein bars are a nutritious and delicious snack made with wholesome ingredients like oats, pea protein, cashew butter, and dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they're vegan, gluten-free and ideal for a healthy treat on the go.

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Prep Time 10

chill time 1

Total Time 1 10

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings

Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients

Base ingredients:

1½ cups porridge oats (150g)
½ cup pea protein powder (60g) unflavoured
½ cup cashew butter (120g)
¼ cup maple syrup (60ml)
½ cup unsweetened almond milk (125ml)
1-2 tsp vanilla bean paste optional

Toppings:

⅔ cup dark chocolate (100g)
¼ cup chopped nuts (35g), optional

Instructions

Add the base ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. The mixture should be very soft and quite sticky. If not, add a bit more milk.
Press down into a 20cm (8 inch) baking tin. Press down firmly to flatten.
Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Pour onto the base. Sprinkle over the chopped nuts. Refrigerate to set.

Notes

The chocolate layer is supposed to be very thin, so spread it out right to the edges.
I used porridge oats for this recipe. If you use larger, rolled oats you’ll need more milk as they soak up more liquid.
Store in the fridge. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
The nutritional information is based upon 15 small bars. You can, of course, cut the bars into bigger pieces, if preferred.

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Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 13.1gProtein: 6.8gFat: 7.7gSaturated Fat: 2.7gFiber: 1.5g

Keyword no bake, protein bar, protein snack

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