Description
These Superfood Protein Bars are a nutritious and delicious homemade snack packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almond butter, chia and hemp seeds, and protein powder. Easy to prepare with no baking required, these bars are perfect for a healthy energy boost anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs or chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients including rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, hemp seeds, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, flaxseed meal, and a pinch of salt until evenly distributed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir well to combine all components until a uniform mixture forms.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add water gradually, one teaspoon at a time, until the mixture becomes sticky and moldable, suitable for pressing into a pan.
- Press Mixture Into Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture into the dish and press it down firmly and evenly to create a compact layer.
- Chill to Set: Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the bars to firm up and hold their shape.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, remove the bars from the refrigerator, lift them out using the parchment paper, and cut into 12 equal-sized bars for serving.
Notes
- Optional: For vegan version, use maple syrup and a plant-based protein powder.
- You can swap almond butter for peanut butter or any nut butter of choice.
- Add more water cautiously; too much water can make the bars soggy.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- For added crunch, consider mixing in chopped nuts or seeds.
