Easy Protein Bars
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.
Ingredients
Base ingredients:
- 1½ cups organic porridge oats (120g)
- ½ cup unflavoured pea protein powder (60g)
- 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 chips (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.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 13.1gProtein: 6.8gFat: 7.7gSaturated Fat: 2.7gFiber: 1.5g
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