Protein Bars Without Protein Powder

Protein bars drizzled with chocolate on a white plate.

5 from 5 votes

Protein Bars Without Protein Powder

Inspired by our viral protein balls, these protein bars without protein powder have the same delicious taste but in bar form! Wholesome ingredients like almond flour and hemp seeds pack 10g of protein. Plus, they take just 15 minutes to whip up.

Prep Time15

Chill Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almond flour, hemp seeds, maple syrup, oats

Servings: bars

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Mika Kinney

Ingredients

1 cup oats quick or rolled
½ cup almond flour
¾ cup cashew butter creamy
½ cup hemp hearts
2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
1.5 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup mini chocolate chips

Optional Chocolate Drizzle

¼ cup mini chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

Add the ¾ cup cashew butter and 2 tablespoon coconut oil to a large microwave-safe large bowl. Heat for 30 seconds to soften them. Mix well to combine. Add 1 cup oats, ½ cup almond flour, ½ cup hemp hearts, 1.5 tablespoon maple syrup, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir to combine. Then, stir in the ½ cup mini chocolate chips. Transfer to an 8x8 pan that’s lined with parchment paper. Use your hand or a spatula to smooth out the top. Pop it in the freezer to chill for at least 1 hour.
While that’s cooling, you can make the optional chocolate drizzle. To do this, melt the ¼ cup mini chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a bowl in the microwave in 30-second increments until melted. Stir in between.
Once the bars have set up, cut into 9 even squares and drizzle with optional chocolate. Then, enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: These are best kept in the freezer since the coconut oil makes them soften pretty quickly. They'll last for up to 3 months in the freezer. Just slice them before freezing, then take a bar out at a time and let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before enjoying.

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