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Homemade Protein Bars with Chocolate and Almonds {Gluten Free and Super Simple}
5 from 3 votes

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

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

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

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 almonds slivered
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 3 tablespoons almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons applesauce unsweetened

Instructions

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  1. Preheat you oven to 350°F and line a small baking dish (mine was 8x6) with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. In a small bowl, melt the almond butter, honey and coconut oil in the microwave. Stir in the vanilla and apple sauce.
  4. Add the almond butter mixture into the oat mixture and mix until well combined. I find using your hands is the easiest.
  5. 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
  6. Bake until the sides just start to pull away and darken, about 33-35 minutes .
  7. Let cool completely before lifting the parchment out of the pan and slicing.
  8. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.