Raspberry-Almond Protein Bars
Healthy homemade, no-bake protein bars are very easy and quick to make. And you know what goes in the recipe! My family love them! They are better than store-bought bars and great for after a workout or as an any time snack. The perfect compromise between healthy and delicious, making them a snack that you can enjoy...
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almonds or walnuts
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup protein or collagen powder
- 1/2 cup almond (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup raspberries fresh or frozen, (unthawed, drained) ½ to go into mixture and ½ for the topping
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a 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.Place oats, almonds and coconut into a food processer and process until broken down and crumbly. Add protein powder, almond butter, almond milk, coconut oil, honey and ½ cup of raspberries and continue to process until mixture is sticky and well combined. Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your protein bars.Fold in chocolate chips and if the mixture seems too dry, add more milk or water a tablespoon at a time until it comes together. Sometimes different brands of protein powder can absorb more moisture so just adjust accordingly. Scoop out mixture into the bottom of your pan or dish and spread out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon. Press the remaining ½ cup of raspberries into the top of bars. Freeze bars for at least an hour before slicing into 8-10 bars or more smaller squares. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen let sit for 15 minutes to soften before eating.