Gluten-Free Homemade Protein Bars

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

Gluten-Free Homemade Protein Bars

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

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword no bake bars, protein powder, vanilla, vanilla protein bars, vegan protein powder recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 45

Servings bars

Calories 233kcal

Author Shelby Stover

Equipment

Silicone Spatula
Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

1 cup almond meal
½ cup Old Fashioned Oats gluten free
½ cup Vanilla Gluten-free Protein Powder
2 tbs Vanilla Gluten-Free Protein Powder
1 tbs Chia seeds
2 tablespoons Coconut Oil measured solid
⅓ cup Almond butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 tablespoons pure maple syrup
¼ cup almond milk
½ cup dried cherries
¼ cup almonds chopped

Instructions

In a large bowl combine the first four ingredients.
Heat the coconut oil until melted and whisk it in with the almond butter and syrup,
Pour wet into dry and mix slightly.
Slowly add in the almond milk and whisk until combined.
Add in the dried cherries and mix again.
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.
Top the mixture with the almonds and use a silicone spatula to press them into the mixture.
Place in the freezer to set for one hour.
Remove and cut into ten bars.
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.

Video

Notes

The protein powder you choose will affect both the flavor and the texture of the bars. Check out my three favorite protein powders and know that the fermented ones absorb liquid more.
If using Botanica protein powder, the amount is 1.5 scoops of protein powder
If you’re using a pea-based protein powder, you'll need to add more liquid to the bars (start with 2 tablespoons)
Let the bars thaw at room temperature for ten minutes (or in the fridge for longer) before enjoying
Tip: if you have specific dietary restrictions (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan) – double-check all your ingredients for appropriate brands!
Keep in mind the protein values may be off by 1-2 grams as it depends on which protein powder you’re using. Each vegan protein powder has a different markup of ingredients which can alter the intake slightly.

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