Homemade Protein Bars with Chocolate and Almonds {Gluten Free and Super Simple}

Name: Homemade Protein Bars with Chocolate and Almonds {Gluten Free and Super Simple}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 3/4 cup quick oats plus 2 tablespoons; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons chocolate protein powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons almond butter; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple sauce

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
10
Calories
230 kcal
Course
Dessert, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine
American

Homemade Protein Bars with Chocolate and Almonds {Gluten Free and Super Simple}

Xochitl Lang

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These homemade protein bars are quick, easy and a perfect healthy snack!

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Ingredients

Servings

3/4 cup quick oats plus 2 tablespoons
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons almond butter
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons unsweetened apple sauce

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Instructions

Preheat you oven to 350°F and line a small baking dish (mine was 8x6) with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, protein powder, salt, cinnamon, slivered almonds and milk chocolate chips. Toss to mix evenly.
In a small bowl, melt the almond butter, honey and coconut oil in the microwave. Stir in the vanilla and apple sauce.
Add the almond butter mixture into the oat mixture and mix until well combined. I find using your hands is the easiest.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, really pressing down to make sure the mixture is press up all against the sides and compacted as well as possible
Bake until the sides just start to pull away and darken, about 33-35 minutes .
Let cool completely before lifting the parchment out of the pan and slicing.
Bars can be kept at room temperature for 4-5 days, and then stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

Notes

You can get away with 1 tbsp less of brown/granulated sugar is you likes a less sweet and less “commercial” tasting bar. I preferred it with the recommended amount. The bars will be VERY soft and appear undercooked when done. They set up A LOT once cooling.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.001g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 78mg (3%) Potassium 177mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	230kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0.001g	0%
Cholesterol	5mg	2%
Sodium	78mg	3%
Potassium	177mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	22g	44%
Vitamin A	1IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	77mg	8%
Iron	1mg	6%