WhileI share my favourite Gluten Free Vegan Protein Bars done 3 delicious ways, the best easy no bake post-workout snacks without the strange additives of so many options on the shelves!
So as you guys know, I’m kinda a gym junky. As I learned preparing for my wedding (you can read about my wedding diet and fitness routine here), making sure you’ve got really great pre and post-workout snacks is so important to helping your body recover and reap the benefits of your workout. I’ve recently shared a full 7-Day Fitness Recipe E-Book here, and man, these new No Bake Gluten Free Vegan Protein Bars deserve a daily spot!
How to Make No Bake Protein Bars
So this recipe was inspired by my collaboration with the adorable Sara Lynn from Domestic Geek. We decided to do a collaboration together and come up with some amazingly delicious and nutritious post-workout snacks. She made some AH-MAZ-ING energy bites (not balls, because as we discovered, you’re never too old to laugh at the word balls).
The key to making snacks is that they have to be easy, and these are ALL those things. I like to make a huge batch at the start of the week, pop them in the freezer, and have post-workout snacks for the month!
The base of these no bake protein bars is nut butter, maple syrup, protein powder, oat flour, dates and flax seed. So lot’s of healthy fats, protein and fibre going on already! Then we have fun.
My first protein bar flavour is my Peanut Butter Banana. Here we’ve got peanuts, banana chips, raisins and chocolate protein powder. What’s not to love?
Next is my Tropical option with vanilla protein powder, cashew butter, mango and coconut. It’s legit like taking a relaxing holiday.. except you’re exhausted from burpees.
Finally, is my Chocolate Almond Cherry. This one comes with dried cherries, chocolate protein powder and almonds. PLUS a bonus chocolate drizzle on top. These seem to be a consistent winner across the board.
You can easily customize these bars using depending on whatever you have on hand. If you’re not vegan, don’t worry about using vegan protein powder. If you’re not gluten free, you can just use regular oat flour. Your workout, your post-workout snack, your rules!!
If you missed it, check out my good friend Sara Lynn from The Domestic Geek and I making these protein bars!
Now, I want to know, what flavours and add-ins would you put in your own No Bake Gluten Free Vegan Protein Bars?
Which of the three flavours would likely be your favourite?
Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!
No Bake Gluten Free Vegan Protein Bars
Ingredients
Protein Bar Recipe:
- 1 cup nut butter almond, peanut, cashew, sunflower seed
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup vegan protein powder vanilla, chocolate, berry, any flavour!
- ½ cup gluten free oat flour
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 dates pitted and minced
- Your favourite add-in's nuts, seeds, dried fruit, chocolate, etc.
- Your favourite toppings
Peanut Butter Banana:
- Nut butter: Peanut butter
- Protein powder: Chocolate
- Add-ins: 3 tbsp. dried golden raisins
- 2 tbsp. crushed banana chips
- Topping: 3 tbsp crushed peanuts
Almond Cherry
- Nut butter: Almond butter
- Protein powder: Chocolate
- Add-ins: 3 tbsp. dried cherries
- 2 tbsp. sliced almonds
- Topping: 1 oz melted dairy-free dark chocolate
Mango Coconut
- Nut butter: Cashew butter
- Protein powder: Vanilla
- Add-ins: 3 tbsp. dried mango
- 2 tbsp. Toasted coconut
- Topping: Toasted coconut
Instructions
- To a food processor, combine the nut butter, maple, protein powder, oat flour, flax seed and dates. Puree until smooth.
- Fold in the "add ins" of your choice.
- Line a 6" square pan with parchment paper with "wings" coming out of both sides. Press the ingredients firmly into the pan. Top with your favourite add-ins and freeze for 10 minutes. Cut into bars. They will thaw pretty quickly so I recommend enjoying them out of the freezer.
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Nutrition
Updated on October 23rd, 2020
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Tuyen says
Hello Abbey,
340 kcal is for all 6-8 bars or just 1 bar?
Thank you for the recipes. You’re a lovely and charming lady!
Best wishes
Abbey Sharp says
Hi there, I would say 2-3.
Shannah Scothern says
These are absolutely lush! Thank you I struggle to buy protein bars as I can’t have whey but these just saved the day!
Abbey Sharp says
Amazing! Thanks Shannah. Enjoy 🙂
Karol says
how much protein and other nutrients are in these bars?
Abbey Sharp says
Hey approximately 16g protein, 21g carbohydrates, 3g of fat.
K says
So if I want to make a batch do I keep them stored in the freezer? Or freezer for ten mins then fridge to store?
Abbey Sharp says
Keep them stored in the fridge if you plan on eating them throughout the week. If not, I would freeze them for up to 6 months.
Mary says
Thank you for this recipe! I recently was put on a restricted diet and I’ve been spending lots of $$ on protein bars that met all the dietary criteria. I just made this recipe tonight and it was easy! I’m looking forward to having a protein bar after tomorrow’s workout!
Abbey Sharp says
So glad you loved them! Enjoy Mary
Ugeshni Khan says
This looks great! Can the oat flour be substituted with something else?
Abbey Sharp says
yup any other flour is fine!
Pat says
Read about raw flour and bacteria. Should not eat raw flour.
Renee says
I just watched your video with Sara (lover her by the way) so glad y’all did the video because know I can stock your channel ????…. as far as Protein powder, what brand(s) do you recommed that is also safe for kids because I can NEVER eat anything without my kids wanting some.
Abbey Sharp says
I love using Vega protein powder! Thanks for stopping by! Happy to have you 🙂
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
These recipes all sound great! I have been wanting to make my own bars, can’t wait to try all of these!!
Abbey Sharp says
amazing! These are super easy and hella tasty
Jessica Levinson says
These all look fantastic! Love how easy they are to make! Definitely a great post-workout snack!
Abbey Sharp says
you got it!
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
So many delicious options! It’s hard to pick just one! 😀
Abbey Sharp says
You’ll have to try em all love 🙂
Rachel says
I do love my protein bars! Looks like great minds think alike. 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
haha looks like it!
Annmarie says
You had me at no bake! These look amazing!
Abbey Sharp says
right! Super easy
Samantha says
Peanut Butter Banana is right up my ally for sure! I love these are all gluten free!
Abbey Sharp says
mmm yes! best combo!
rebecca says
these all look delicious! but I’m most excited to try the chocolate almond cherry bar! it looks delicious & has some of my favorite flavors in it
Abbey Sharp says
Yes! They’re crazy good! enjoy love
Katie Uhran says
Oh these ALL look amazing! I would definitely use NuttZo to whip up some of these bars…Peanut Butter Banana and Almond Cherry need to be made in my kitchen ASAP…Nom Nom!
Abbey Sharp says
yesss! Enjoy Katie!