Homemade Protein Bars (vegan, oil-free)
Like a Perfect Bar or Go Macro bar, but homemade and even healthier (not to mention cheaper!).
Servings 8 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats, blended until fine
- 1/4 cup vanilla or plain protein powder (or extra oat flour)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds ( or chia or ground flax seeds)
- 1 cup crisp cereal, like puffed brown rice, Chex, or Rice Crispies
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, chopped chocolate, coconut, or chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Stir oat flour, protein powder, salt, cereal, hemp seeds and any mix-ins like chocolate chips together.
- Pour in the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla and stir together. I eventually use my hands to really work it in until well combined. You may need to add a tablespoon of water if it is too dry (this will depend on how runny the peanut butter was).
- Press into an 8-inch square pan, or roll into 16 small balls.
- Let pan chill for 1 hour before cutting into 8 bars. Wrap individually or keep covered in the fridge until ready to eat.
Notes
Each bar contains 3 g fiber and 10 g protein if using protein powder.
