Easy Homemade Vegan & Gluten-Free Protein Bars
These Easy Homemade Gluten-Free Protein Bars are chewy, naturally sweet, and packed with plant-based protein and creamy sunflower seed butter from none other than Sunbutter, making them the perfect high-protein snack bar to fuel your day naturally—Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, and No-Bake Protein-Packed Bars that are simply delicious.
Equipment
Ingredients
Dry:
- 2 cups quick oats
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
- ½ cup plant-based protein powder any flavor
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
Wet:
- 1 cup SunButter Organic Sunflower Seed Butter
- ⅔ cup maple syrup or any liquid sweetener
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Chocolate Drizzle:
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
Prepare the Pan:
- Line an 8x8 inch (or similar size) baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, protein powder, and mini chocolate chips. Mix well.
Combine Wet & Dry:
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and sticky. You may need to use your hands or a spatula to press everything together. If using your hands, I highly recommend wearing gloves - the mixture is sticky at this point!
Press into Pan:
- Transfer the mixture into the lined pan. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to press it down firmly and evenly.
Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours until firm. Once set, remove from the pan and cut into bars or squares.
Optional Chocolate Drizzle:
- In a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Drizzle over the pressed bars.
Store:
- Keep bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
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