Description
These Superfood Protein Bars are a nutritious and delicious snack packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almond butter, chia seeds, and protein powder. Perfect for an energy boost, they are easy to make and require no baking, making them ideal for a quick, healthy treat or post-workout snack.
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, combine all the dry ingredients including oats, protein powder, chia seeds, hemp seeds, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, flaxseed meal, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all components.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and mix until fully incorporated and the mixture is uniformly sticky.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mixture feels too dry to hold together, add water one teaspoon at a time, mixing well until the mixture reaches a sticky, moldable consistency.
- Press into Baking Dish: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture evenly into the dish, ensuring the surface is compact and smooth.
- Chill to Set: Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the bars to firm up and set properly.
- Cut Bars: Once set, remove the mixture from the refrigerator, lift it out by the parchment paper, and cut into 12 equal bars for serving or storage.
Notes
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- You can customize the bars by adding nuts, dried fruits, or swapping out seeds as preferred.
- If the protein powder is flavored, adjust the sweetness accordingly.
- These bars are perfect as a pre-workout or post-workout snack to boost energy and recovery.
