Healthy Homemade Protein Bars (vegan / dairy-free)

With easy-to-find ingredients and a few simple steps you can easily have delicious, homemade no-bake protein bars. Learn how to make a protein-rich snack that’s also free of refined sugar and artificial sweeteners, perfect for a post workout snack or meal replacement.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup creamy natural almond butter
3/4 cup organic vegan protein powder or shake mix
1/4 pure maple syrup
2 tbsp organic cocoa powder unsweetened
2 tbsp almond flour I use Bob’s Red Mill
1/2 tsp almond flavor extract
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries chopped
1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips + 2 tsp coconut oil this amount can be adjusted to 1/2 or 1/4 if you just want to drizzle on bars.
Dash of flaked salt

Disclaimer:

Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Instructions

First, prepare an 8x8 pan by lining it with parchment paper and set aside. (Optionally, you can use a silicone mold-see instructions in post.)
In a large bowl, mix together almond butter, protein powder, maple syrup, cocoa powder, almond flour, almond extract and salt until a dough-like consistency is achieved and ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Transfer protein dough mixture into prepared pan and spread and press into bottom as even as possible.
Sprinkle chopped freeze dried strawberries on top of the protein bar dough. Tip: If you are opting not to use the chocolate topping, I would fold in and incorporate strawberries before pressing into pan.
Place chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high, uncovered, for 55 seconds. Stir vigorously until bowl is no longer warm, then microwave at 15-20 second intervals, stirring afterwards each time, until smooth and pourable.
Spoon or pour chocolate over top of strawberries as evenly as possible and place is fridge for at least 5 minutes to set.
After chocolate is mostly set, remove from fridge and you can cut into desired portion sizes with a large knife. I choose to make 10 large bars as meal replacements as my “on-the-go” lunch for the week.
You need to store homemade protein bars in an airtight container or baggie in the refrigerator until ready to consume. They will last in the fridge up to one week or you can freeze them for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 21gFat: 15gSodium: 256mgFiber: 5.3gSugar: 24g

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