Protein Energy Bars (Healthy Recipe)
These vegan protein energy bars aren't like your average clif bars or any other vegan energy bar, these are SO much better and easy to make as well!
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 317kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup if vegan
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder I used PEScience vegan vanilla but you can also use whey (use code BAILEY at checkout for $$ off all products)
- ¾ cup certified gluten free oats
- ¾ cup rice crispy cereal
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup nuts I did 1/4 cup almonds and approx 1/8 cup cashews and 1/8 cup pumpkin seeds but you can use whatever you like
- ½ cup dried fruit I used 1/4 cup cranberries and 1/4 cup raisins
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips vegan if desired
Instructions
- Line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on two of the sides like handles. Set aside.
- In a medium size microwave safe bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil. Heat till completely melted then add vanilla.
- In a large bowl combine the protein powder, gluten free oats, rice crispy cereal, flaxseed, salt and cinnamon. Mix then add the nuts, dried fruit and chocolate chips. Once fully combined, add in peanut butter mixture and stir till combined.
- Add to prepared bread loaf pan, press down firmly, then add more nuts, dried fruit and chocolate chips to top if desired.
- Add bars to fridge for minimum 4 hours or overnight. Cut into 4-8 bars and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 98mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g