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Last Updated on Aug 10th, 2020 fitasamamabear

Homemade Vegan Protein Bar Recipe (dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy)

This homemade vegan protein bar recipe makes a tasty snack for both mama and kids! In addition to being made with healthy ingredients, these protein bars with vanilla powder make a great post-workout snack. Or grab a homemade vegan protein bar as you’re running out the door. Similarly, you can pair them with fruit for a healthy breakfast. Easy to make, real-food based ingredients and utterly delicious.

Pinterest image with text: one homemade protein bar on parchment paper with more protein bars, cranberries and protein powder scoop around it

If I could total the amount I used to spend on store-bought protein bars I’d cringe.

It wasn’t until a couple of years ago I realized how easy it was to make my own! Not to mention how tasty (have you had these no-bake peanut butter ones?!).

This homemade vegan protein bars recipe is both fueling and filling. And their simple to make. Thus, a total busy mom win.

 

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Perks Of The Homemade Vegan Protein Bar Recipe

  • Allergy-friendly (dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan)
  • Easy to make
  • Cost-effective
  • Easy to customize
  • Real-food based

Why To Avoid Traditional Protein Bars

  • Loaded with sugars
  • Contain excess ingredients
  • Hard to find allergy-friendly ones

Now, the funny thing is that I’m not celiac nor am I vegan. However, I find that when I focus on a real food diet my recipes tend to end up either vegan or gluten-free as the ingredients are healthy.

As a matter of fact, I do have a few favorite store-bought snack options that no fit my criteria. However, homemade is best 😀

 

Which Protein Powder To Use For The Homemade Vegan Protein Bars Recipe

Since making the swap to a vegan protein powder I now have a few brands I love. Orgain Protein Powder is one of them and what I used for these chocolate protein balls.

Orgain protein powder is allergy-friendly (no soy, gluten-free, kosher, etc), has no added sugar and no artificial sweeteners, and actually won Preventions Cleanest Packaged Food Award!

one homemade protein bar on parchment paper with more protein bars, cranberries and protein powder tub around it

It has 21 grams of vegan protein per scoop and it’s a clean enough brand that I feel comfortable giving it to my girls in the form of these vegan protein bars, smoothies and protein balls. If you want to give it a try, check it out and use code mamabear30 for 10% off your first-ever order.

 

Protein Powder & Kids

In contrast, some people don’t think kids should have protein powder. Personally, I think that as long as you have a quality protein powder and trust it’s the source, it’s okay.

I have quite a few I love and trust including Orgain which I mentioned above, Iron Vegan and Genuine Health Fermented Protein Powder. Both of which you can buy off my favorite website.

When checking out a new protein powder, especially if my kiddos are going to be using it, I like to look for a few of these points:

  • no random flavored added
  • low in sugar
  • no carageen
  • no processed oils

But here’s a tip: if you’re not into protein powder- that’s ok! Instead of the powder, swap in collagen powder instead!

In the same way, collagen is not only full of awesome protein but it’s also awesome to help boost your immune system- double win. You can grab collagen powder packs (I take these with us on long road trips!) from Perfect Suppplements and use code mamabear10 to save some money.

Keep in mind that if you need this homemade vegan protein bars recipe to be vegan, collagen is not an option. Also, note that swapping to collagen powder will take away some of the sweetness in these homemade protein bars so you may want to counter that with a sweetener.

 

When To Use These Homemade Vegan Protein Bar Recipe

Personally, I think that homemade protein bars can be used anytime ha-ha. We’re snack fiends so I like to have items like this on hand in the freezer for emergencies (Read: melting down, snack-deprived kid). Mostly we use them for:

  • Snacks when we’re rushing around
  • Breakfast on the go
  • Mama post-workout if short on time

Pinterest image with text: two images of homemade protein bars with cranberries and nuts around them

Ingredients In The Vegan Protein Bars Recipe

  • Gluten-free oats
  • Vegan Protein Powder
  • Chia Seeds
  • Coconut Oil
  • Almond Butter
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Maple Syrup
  • Almond Milk
  • Dried Cherries

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Gluten-Free Homemade Protein Bars

These gluten-free homemade protein bars are healthy and surprisingly sweet! They're a vegan, no-bake recipe that's full of real food ingredients and makes a tasty snack.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10 bars
Calories 240 kcal
Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond meal
  • 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oats gluten free
  • 2 scoops Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil measured solid
  • 1/3 cup Almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 2/3 cups dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup almonds chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl combine the first four ingredients.
    In process image for protein bars: ingredients in a bowl
  2. Heat the coconut oil until melted and whisk it in with the almond butter and syrup,
    In process image for gluten free homemade protein bars, combining liquid ingredients
  3. Pour wet into dry and mix slightly.
  4. Slowly add in the almond milk and whisk until combined.
  5. Add in the dried cherries and mix again.
  6. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Scoop the mixture into the pan and using another piece of parchment paper, press the bar mixture evenly into the pan. Press hard to make sure they stay together.
    In process image for gluten free homemade protein bars, pressing bars into pan
  7. Top the mixture with the almonds and use a silicone spatula to press them into the mixture.
    In process image for gluten free homemade protein bars, topping bar mixture with almonds
  8. Place in the freezer to set for one hour.
  9. Remove and cut into ten bars.
  10. Keep in the freezer until ready to eat (or place in the fridge). Can be eaten straight from the freezer or chilled in the fridge.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Homemade Protein Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 13mg1%
Potassium 141mg4%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 287IU6%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Snacks are a staple for both workout fanatics and busy moms. In other words, these homemade vegan protein bars are an easy no-bake recipe to keep you filled and fueled. Plus, they’re vegan, almond cherry flavored and surprisingly sweet!

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Last updated on 08/10/2020

Filed Under: Easy Snacks, Healthy Recipes Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, vegan

Comments

  1. Lindsey Dietz says

    08/21/2018 at 2:47 pm

    Even though this recipe has more ingredients than I typically use, I just LOVE how easy it is anyway! Lots of goodness packed into these!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/21/2018 at 4:56 pm

      It is a bit high on ingredients.. mainly because I tried to shove as many things as possible in there haha

      Reply
  2. Daniela says

    08/21/2018 at 3:21 pm

    These look delicious! My kids would go nuts over them!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/21/2018 at 4:57 pm

      My daughter loved them! We devoured the batch super fast 😛

      Reply
  3. Raia Todd says

    08/21/2018 at 3:49 pm

    My kids are going to love these! We have a road trip coming up and they’ll be the perfect snack to bring along. 🙂

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/21/2018 at 4:57 pm

      Oh yay! I always make a ton of no bake snacks for long trips- so simple!

      Reply
  4. linda spiker says

    08/22/2018 at 3:45 am

    I think grab and go treats are a must have for moms of little kids! These are perfect!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      08/23/2018 at 4:51 pm

      We’d die without grab and go haha

      Reply

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