Chewy, crunchy, nutty – these Bars are the perfect no bake snack. So easy to make. Simply blend then press into a tin, ready for a grab and go snack or breakfast on the go. Protein bars like these make a great nutritious snack. They are a great source of plant goodness like fibre and antioxidants. They also have added protein to bump up your daily protein intake with each serving containing 11g of protein! Not bad for something that tastes like a dessert 😉

What you will need to make these protein bars:

Seeds – High in fibre, vitamins and minerals (like vitamin E, zinc & magnesium) and unsaturated fatty acids. They are also a source phytochemicals – a form of antioxidant. I like to use a mixture of seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, hemp, chia etc.), but you can use what you have available in your cupboard.

Nuts –  Good sources of protein, healthy fats, fibers, vitamins, and minerals, and help regulate weight and protect against chronic diseases.

Protein powder – I always try to add protein powder to my snacks to make them more balanced. It’s also an easy way to make sure I’m getting enough protein into my diet. You can use plant-based or dairy whey protein powder. Flavours like vanilla, caramel and chocolate work best, but you can also use unflavoured.

Nut butter – A great source of minerals (copper, phosphorus and zinc) as well as unsaturated fatty acids and some protein.

Chocolate – a dark chocolate coating makes these bars feel a little more indulging and help satisfy a sweet tooth! You can omit if you want a healthier, lower in sugar snack. Or use sugar-free chocolate.

These bars are not only good for you but also taste like nature’s candy! It’s a wholesome and satisfying blend that provides a boost of energy and essential nutrients. Each small bar is the perfect serving size, making it easy to enjoy as a snack/dessert! With a yield of 10-12 bars per batch, you will have plenty to enjoy.

These bars can be stored in the freezer for longer shelf life, making them a convenient snack option whenever you need a ‘lil something’. You will get a burst of energy and wholesome goodness in every bite. If you love to get outside and re-energize your exercise routine and as you take to the trails to walk, run or bike, tuck one of these bars into your pocket for an energy-boosting treat on your all-day adventures.

They provide slow-burning carbohydrates for refueling your body, as well as protein for to keep you full for longer. The bars don’t even require baking-and taste so much better than any bars you can buy! It starts with seeds, and lots of them! Seeds are an essential part of a plant-based diet. They are like little nutritional powerhouses. These bars contain the kings of the seeds like hemp, chia, pumpkin and sunflower and these bars certainly deliver on nutrition, being power-packed with protein, essential fatty acids and fibre.

Quick and easy to make, and best of all you get to say what goes in them. The recipe is completely customisable. Use whichever seeds, nuts and dried fruits you love best. Then switch up and reinvent the bars with new ingredients every time you make them. You could think of these delicious bars like a healthy trail mix in a bar! I stash these in the freezer and remove them about 5 minutes before eating. Then I always have a pick me up ready on hand.

Why you are going to love these bars:

They are packed with healthy fats and nutritious ingredients
You can make many substitutions and customize them depending on your personal preferences
They are sweetened with natural sweeteners and have no refined sugar
You can make them ahead of time, and these can become a grab-and-go healthy breakfast
You can use them broken up on top of smoothie bowls or yogurt

They taste A-MA-ZING! these were a big hit at my house, gone by the second day! Say goodbye to empty calorie store-bought bars with questionable ingredients! These easy to make, super-seed bars are loaded with nutrients and are seriously yummy.

These bars are perfect for busy mornings, a post workout snack, or whenever you crave a satisfying treat that doesn’t compromise on health. Ideal for meal prep, these protein snack bars are set to become your go-to snack for daily adventures.

Protein Bars With Nuts & Seeds

A hearty snack bar – these nut and seed bars also make a great on-the-go breakfast on busy mornings. They are chewy, energizing and delicious. Packed full of crunch, they are super easy to make and perfect for a healthy snack. Packed with seeds,nuts and dried fruit all topped off with a chocolate drizzle!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, healthy protein bars no bake, homemade healthy protein bars, no bake healthy protein bars, nuts and seeds protein bars, protein bars with nuts and seeds

Servings 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed seed - pumpkin, sunflower, hemp, sesame, flax, chia
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup almonds or walnuts
• 1/2 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1/4 cup almond or cashew butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Drizzle Topping

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Line an 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined. Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your base layer.

  Scoop the mixture out into the lined pan and smooth it out with a spatula or  back of a spoon.

  Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up and set.

  Remove the pan from the freezer and cut into 10 bars or more smaller squares.

Chocolate Drizzle Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted drizzle the melted chocolate over the bars.

  Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

   If fully frozen, thaw briefly at room temperature to serve for the best texture.

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