Dairy-Free Snickerdoodle Protein Bars

All the classic cinnamon sugar flavor rolled into an easy, no-bake, dairy-free protein bar. These snickerdoodle protein bars are an irresistible flavor combination with a high protein twist. Made in just minutes these protein bars are a great snack to have on hand for busy moms.

Soft, chewy perfection is what you’ll think of when you whip up these snickerdoodle-based dairy-free protein bars!

They’re made with easy, gluten-free pantry ingredients and perfect for busy days. No baking, no fuss, just an easy, no-bake recipe.

As a Certified Nutrition Coach, when it comes to protein bars I’m all for them. Not only do they help busy moms amp up their protein intake (learn more about increasing protein intake) but they’re great for the mom who is running around chaotically with kids (ummm all of us).

Plus, you can reap the benefits of a dairy-free diet.

Learn more about homemade protein bars and how exactly to make them perfect every time.

Then, whip up these snickerdoodle ones (and these dairy-free Twix protein bars) and call it a day.

Ingredients You Need

Vegan vanilla protein powder: the kind of protein you choose affects the taste and texture of the bars. These vegan protein bars were made best with a pea protein powder like these double chocolate protein bars no nuts.

Cinnamon + sugar: the staples in all things snickerdoodle! Use any sugar you like or have on hand.

Cassava flour: before you freak out wondering what the hell cassava flour is, it’s a paleo flour. It’s awesome to have on hand but Gluten-free 1:1 baking flour works just as well.

Almond flour: opt for blanched almond flour (learn the difference between almond flour and ground almonds) to make sure there’s a smooth texture in the dairy-free protein bars.

Maple syrup: real maple syrup is best flavor-wise and holds the protein bars together.

Nut butter: we personally love peanut butter but almond butter is great as well. Make sure it’s runny and fresh though so that it mixes well.

Dairy-free butter: I like to use a local vegan butter so that I know there are not many oils in it. However, any vegan butter will work.

How To Make It

1. Melt the butter and combine the maple syrup, butter and peanut butter together.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients for the bars and mix.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and mix until sticky.
4. Portion into a loaf pan. Press down until smooth and even.
5. Sprinkle the topping over the protein bars. Press it in.
6. Set in the fridge for one hour.

Expert Teaching Tips

Any butter and sugar will work for the snickerdoodle protein bars. I prefer a local dairy-free butter to scale back on harmful oils.

Butter is what helps give the snickerdoodle flavor. so, though coconut oil will work it will also alter the flavor.

Make it paleo: to make the dairy-free protein bars paleo, make sure to use coconut palm sugar and cassava flour in the recipe along with regular butter. Likewise, you’ll need a paleo-approved protein powder.

Gluten-free 1:1 baking flour can be subbed for cassava flour.

The bars are delicious as soon as you make them but don’t hold together as well until they set.

Learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet.

Storing The Protein Bars

Store them in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container. In the fridge, they will last up to one week.

Freeze them in an airtight container and separated by pieces of parchment paper.

The snickerdoodle protein bars hold together well enough at room temperature.

Which Protein Powder To Choose

Each protein powder is unique in its breakdown which means it absorbs and tastes differently.

These dairy-free protein bars were made with a pea protein powder which tends to absorb a lot of liquid (not a fermented protein though!).

Learn more about choosing a protein powder for your goals.

If using a brown rice protein powder you may need a bit of additional protein powder or to scale back the butter by one tablespoon.

I like to use Genuine Health’s Fermented Vegan Protein Powder.

Made with 20 grams of plant-based protein, this vegan protein powder is dairy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, and certified organic.

But my personal favorite is that this pea protein is fermented. This normally meals a little less "protein powder bloat" because it helps break down the grains, nuts, and legumes.

This protein powder literally gives you the best of both worlds.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dairy-Free Protein Bars

 Other High Protein Dairy-Free Snacks

• Pumpkin protein overnight oats
• Snickerdoodle protein cookies
• Salted chocolate mug cake
• Energizing vegan protein bars