These 7 Ingredient Vanilla Nut Protein Bars are the perfect easy and healthy snack! They are filled with protein, healthy fats and are low in sugar.
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Vanilla Nut Protein Bars
All you need is 7 wholesome ingredients to make these oatmeal protein bars. Plus, they are SO delicious. Seriously, you will never want to buy protein bars again! This homemade protein bar recipe contains oats, crunchy cashews and a vanilla flavor from the added whey protein powder. Prep these bars on Sunday to enjoy as a healthy on-the-go snack throughout the week.
Ingredients Needed to Make Vanilla Nut Protein Bars:
- gluten free oats
- vanilla protein powder - (I used vanilla whey protein powder)
- maple syrup
- creamy almond butter
- melted coconut oil
- egg white
- raw chopped cashews
How do you make protein bars from scratch?
- Combine oats, protein powder, maple syrup, almond butter, coconut oil, egg white and cashews together in a mixing bowl.
- Press the mixture into an 8x8 baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15-22 minutes.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars. Store in the freezer.
Yes, it's THAT easy!
How long do homemade protein bars last?
I store my Vanilla Nut Protein Bars in the freezer. They last up to 3 months!
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Vanilla Nut Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups GF oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder - (I used vanilla whey protein powder)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup creamy almond butter
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup raw chopped cashews
Instructions
- Combine oats, protein powder, maple syrup, almond butter, coconut oil, egg white and cashews together in a mixing bowl.
- Press the mixture into an 8x8 baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15-22 minutes.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars. Store in the freezer.
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Linda Lee
What is the calorie count?
I purposely do not provide nutritional information because numbers can be triggering for some. I want this to be a safe space for all. If interested, you can type the ingredients into an online calculator and find the nutritional info for any recipe.