Gluten-Free Protein Bars With Chocolate
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Gluten-Free Protein Bars With Chocolate
Description
These Gluten-Free Protein Bars start with mixing vegan protein powder and gluten-free oats to form a dry base. Coconut oil is melted and combined with sunflower seed butter and maple syrup, then incorporated into the oat mixture to create a sticky dough. Pressing the mixture firmly into a lined pan ensures the bars hold together well after cooling.
The chocolate topping is prepared by gently melting coconut oil and cacao butter, then whisking in honey and cacao powder until smooth. This chocolate mixture is poured over the frozen base, ensuring complete coverage, before returning to the freezer to solidify. After setting, the bars are cut into portions and kept frozen to preserve firmness.
This recipe yields bars that are dense with protein and have a chocolate coating that complements the seed butter base. Storing the bars in airtight containers in the refrigerator will keep them for about a week, but freezing is recommended for longer shelf life. Allow frozen bars to warm slightly before eating for easier texture.
Ingredients
- 3 coops vegan protein powder about ¾ cup
- 1 cup oats gluten-free, regular
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil measured solid
- ¾ cups sunflower seed butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- chocolate topping
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil measured solid
- ⅛ cup cacao butter
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the protein powder and oats.
- In a small bowl, melt the coconut oil and whisk the sunflower seed butter and syrup until smooth.
- Pour the butter into the oat mixture and mix until combined. It will be sticky.
- Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Dump the mixture into the pan and use another piece of parchment paper on top to press the oats into the pan evenly. Press down hard to make them really stick together,
- Place in the freezer.
- While the bars are freezing, make the chocolate coating.
- In a small pan, heat the coconut oil and cacao butter over low heat until melted. Slowly add in the honey and cacao powder. Whisk until no clumps remain.
- Remove the bars from the freezer and pour the mixture over top making sure to get all areas- use a silicone spatula for this.
- Once covered, return the bars to the freezer to set (about thirty minutes).
- Remove from the freezer and cut into 8-10 bars. Keep in the freezer until ready to eat and thaw for 5-10 minutes before consuming.
Notes
- Store bars in air-tight containers; freezing makes them very firm, so thaw in fridge or at room temperature before eating.
- Refrigerated bars will remain fresh for about one week.
- This recipe uses allergy-friendly ingredients suitable for gluten-free and vegan diets.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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