No Bake Protein Powder Bars Recipe
Busy people know that a granola bar can be the savior for the day. You might not have a ton of time to sit down and eat, but you have the time to scarf down the granola bar you keep in your purse. Instead of buying box after box of unhealthy granola bars, make this No Bake Protein Powder Bars Recipe. You'll be able to make as many as you want and they're packed with protein. This easy snack recipe is so easy to make and you might already have some of the ingredients you need in your kitchen. Everyone is going to be so impressed that you know how to make your own granola bars. Be sure to pack a couple extra for people to try!
Makes6 Bars
Total TimeUnder 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup rolled oats, divided
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth
- 4 scoops VeganSmart All-in-One Nutritional Shake, Vanilla
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
- 2 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped toasted almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Pulse 1 cup of oats in the food processor to make oat flour. Mix together the flour, remaining oats, peanut butter, protein powder, dry milk, flax seed meal, vanilla and 1/4 cup water.
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Pour the mixture into a wax paper-lined 5-inch by 8-inch loaf pan and press down with another piece of wax paper.
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Press the chopped almonds into the mixture, then carefully melt the chocolate chips and pour them over the almonds.
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Put the pan in the freezer for at least 15 minutes, then cut the firm mixture into six bars.
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The bars can be stored in the refrigerator in wax paper for up to one week or in the freezer for three months.