Description
Vegan Protein Bars are wholesome, plant-based snacks packed with protein and natural energy. These bars are easy to make at home with simple ingredients, making them a perfect option for a nutritious on-the-go bite or post-workout refuel.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vegan protein powder (pea, hemp, or brown rice)
- 1/2 cup almond butter or any nut/seed butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, protein powder, chopped nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm almond butter and maple syrup until smooth and combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated and sticky.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Once firm, lift out of the pan using parchment paper and cut into bars or squares.
Notes
- Add dried fruits like cranberries, raisins, or chopped dates for extra sweetness.
- Mix in dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs for a chocolatey twist.
- Use different nut butters such as peanut or cashew butter for flavor variation.
- Incorporate chia seeds or flaxseeds for added omega-3 and fiber.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before chilling for a salty-sweet combination.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in fridge before eating.
- Enjoy bars cold or at room temperature; no reheating needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
