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Slow-Cooker Superfood Homemade Protein Bars {Vegan}
A chewy, protein-packed treat bursting with superfoods, perfect for on-the-go snacking or wholesome dessert cravings!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 153 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons flax meal
- 5 tablespoons warm water
- Coconut oil or cooking spray for greasing
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 2/3 cup very ripe banana (1 very large banana or 167g) mashed
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal gluten-free, if needed
- 2/3 cup oat flour (73g) gluten-free, if needed
- 1/3 cup plant-based protein powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup dried blueberries
- 1/4 cup raw cacao nibs
- 1/4 cup toasted cashews (40g) finely chopped
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients and Equipment:
- Mix the flax meal and warm water in a small bowl. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before starting the recipe.
- Grease a 7-quart slow cooker with coconut oil or cooking spray. Line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides for easy removal. Lightly spray the slow cooker before lining to help the parchment stay in place. For a precise fit, trace the slow cooker's base on parchment paper, and cut it a few inches larger to leave enough overhang.
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Mix the Batter:
- In a large, microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine the cashew butter and agave. Microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until softened. Beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
- To the bowl, add the mashed banana, coconut sugar, almond milk, vanilla extract, and chilled flax eggs. Beat until the mixture is smooth and runny.
- Add the oatmeal, oat flour, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the dried blueberries, cacao nibs, and chopped cashews until evenly distributed. Note: The batter will be thick.
Cook the Bars:
- Spoon the thick batter into the prepared slow cooker, and spread it evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours. The bars are done when the sides are browned, the top is set, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the slow cooker and transfer them to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely before slicing.
- Cut the cooled bars into your desired size.
Nutrition Information
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
91mg
(4%)
Potassium
172mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
Protein | 5g | 10% |
Fat | 7g | 11% |
Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 5g | 10% |
Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.