WHOLE-FOOD PROTEIN BARS

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Written By Flóra Szalai

WHOLE-FOOD PROTEIN BARS

If you are like me and you don’t like adding protein powder into everything, but you want to easily get in your protein during the day, try these delicious and easy protein bars, with over 14g of protein per slice! Even though the recommended protein intake is 0.75g/kg of bodyweight, for active women, new research suggests around 1.4-1.8g/kg of bodyweight. Hit your protein goals in the most delicious way!

makes 6 bars
   
Prep Time: 15 min
Chill Time: 1 hour
     

INGREDIENTS

DRY INGREDIENTS

  • 100g oats

  • 100g almond flour

  • 1 scoop protein powder

  • pinch of salt


    WET INGREDIENTS

  • 5 tbsp natural peanut butter

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 3 tbsp maple syrup

  • 3 tbsp milk (I used oat)

TOPPING:

  • 80g 85% chocolate

  • 2 tsp coconut oil

METHOD

  1. Make the oat flour by blending the oats in a blender until it forms a flour consistency.

  2. In a large bowl mix the dry ingredients, including the oat flour, almond flour, protein powder, salt. Mix well.

  3. Add the wet ingredients, including peanut butter, vanilla extract, milk and maple syrup. Mix well until it form a dough, this might take a few minutes.

  4. Line a bread baking tin with parchment paper.

  5. Add the dough on the bottom and press it down as much as possible (I use my hands, but you can use the back of a metal spoon). Leave it in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.

  6. Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil on a double boiler or in the microwave. Make sure to stir frequently so it doesn’t burn.

  7. Pour the chocolate evenly onto the set dough, spread it with a metal spoon. Chill in the fridge for another 30 minutes to 1 hour.

  8. Once the chocolate has set, you can remove the protein bar gently, sprinkle with some sea salt, and cut into equal slices.

  9. Enjoy throughout the week — store in an air-tight container.

  • Per slice (if you cut 6 & depends on the type of protein powder you use)

    • Calories: ~380 kcal

    • Protein: ~14.4 g

    • Carbohydrates: ~30.9 g

    • Fibre: ~5.7g

    • Fat: ~23.5 g

      • Saturated fat: ~6.9 g

      • Monounsaturated fat: ~10.9 g

      • Polyunsaturated fat: ~4.8g

    • Iron: ~3.3 mg

    • Calcium: ~88.9 mg

    • Potassium: ~394 mg

    • Magnesium: ~120 mg

    • Folate: ~34.8 µg

    • Zinc: ~2.1 mg

    • Vitamin E: ~5.5 mg

    All values are an estimate.

These recipes are provided for inspiration. They are not prescriptive meal plans or serve as medical advice. We encourage you to listen to your body, honour your hunger and fullness, and adapt meals to suit your individual needs and preferences.

Flóra Szalai
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