Description
Craft these easy, no-bake gluten dairy free protein bars for a perfectly chewy, naturally sweet, and incredibly satisfying snack. Fuel your body with wholesome ingredients that taste amazing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats (pulsed into flour if not using oat flour)
- 1 cup plant-based protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup natural creamy nut butter (almond, cashew, or peanut)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional, for extra fiber)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the protein powder, oat flour, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, warm nut butter and maple syrup briefly (30-60 seconds) until softened; stir in vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry. Mix with a spatula or hands until a thick dough forms. Fold in optional chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds.
- Press dough firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or freeze for 30 minutes) until firm.
- Lift from the pan using parchment paper and cut into 10-12 bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins