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Gluten-Free Protein Bars With Chocolate

An easy, healthy no-bake snack to keep on hand! These nut-free protein bars are made with vegan protein powder to make a healthy snack or fueling post-workout option. Soft

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 282 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 scoops vegan protein powder about ¾ cup
  • 1 cup regular oats gluten-free
  • 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

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  1. In a large bowl, mix together the protein powder and oats.
  2. In a small bowl, melt the coconut oil and whisk the sunflower seed butter and syrup until smooth.
  3. Pour the butter into the oat mixture and mix until combined. It will be sticky.
  4. 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,
  5. Place in the freezer.
  6. While the bars are freezing, make the chocolate coating.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove the bars from the freezer and pour the mixture over top making sure to get all areas- use a silicone spatula for this.
  9. Once covered, return the bars to the freezer to set (about thirty minutes).
  10. 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

  • Pantry Staples
  • Store nut-free protein bars in air-tight containers. In the freezer, they will freeze solid so you'll need to move them to the fridge or room temperature before eating.
  • They should last about a week in the fridge.
  • Grab the allergy-friendly ingredients you need from my Pantry Staples

Nutrition Information

Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 116mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 13IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% 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.