Vegan Protein Bars
These delicious, wholesome vegan protein bars will give you the energy to get stuff done while nourishing your body with plant-based protein such as good-for-you nuts and seeds.
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds + 6 tbs water
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup coconut flakes
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup dried fruit
- 2 cups banana mashed
- ⅓ cup pepitas
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup almond slices
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or ½ vanilla bean, scraped
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease or line 8 inch square baking dish with parchment (baking) paper.
- Soak chia seeds in 6 tablespoons of water for 5 minutes.
- Combine the chia seeds and remaining ingredients in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until golden on top. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Slice into 8 bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg