Homemade Protein Bars
These homemade protein bars are packed with oats, almond flour, cashews and hemp seeds for a satisfying snack. Great for grab-and-go breakfasts or post-workout fuel, these bars are a smart, homemade alternative to store-bought versions. The bars come together easily—just mix, press into a pan and freeze to firm them up.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup salted dry-roasted whole cashews chopped
- 5 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup smooth natural cashew butter
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine ¾ cup oats, ⅓ cup almond flour, the chopped cashews, 5 tablespoons hemp seeds, 2 tablespoons chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons cocoa in a large bowl; stir well.
- Combine ½ cup cashew butter, 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on High until the coconut oil is melted, about 40 seconds. Stir until smooth; pour into the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
- Line an 8½-by-4½-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Press the oat mixture firmly into the prepared pan, creating a compact, even layer. Freeze, uncovered, until firm, about 40 minutes. Remove from the pan; discard the plastic wrap. Cut into 8 (1-inch) bars.