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These Vegan Protein Bars are chewy and fudgy, filling and satisfying, and super nutritious. They're no-bake, easily customisable, gluten-free, date-sweetened, refined sugar free and take just 15 minutes to make. Easily transportable and perfect for meal prep, breakfast, a snack or a healthier dessert.
What vegan protein powder should you use?
My favourite type of vegan protein powder to use is Ora Organic Vanilla Protein Powder. For a full review of this protein powder, which explains why I love it so much, you can check out my Vegan Protein Pancakes recipe post.
How to make this recipe
Scroll down to thebottom of the page for the full recipe.
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor.
- Whizz until smooth but still retaining some texture.
- Transfer the mixture into aone-pound loaf tinlined withbaking paper.
- Smooth over the top, using the bottom of a glass.
- Decorate with chopped dried cranberries, if desired.
- Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for it to firm up before slicing.
- Remove from the loaf tin and cut into bars - you should be able to slice into 6 bars.
How long do these keep for?
These Protein Bars keep covered in the fridge for a good few days.
Substitutions you can make
- You can replace thepeanut butterwithalmond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- You can replace the dates with raisins, prunes or dried apricots.
- You can add cocoa powder or matcha powder.
- You can use any type of plant-based milk: almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, rice milk, oat milk etc.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of peanut butter.
- You can add other ingredients to taste, such as chocolate chips, desiccated coconut etc.
- You can decorate with chopped dried cranberries, chopped pistachios, goji berries etc.
More vegan no-bake treats
- Chocolate Pudding Pots
- Chocolate Truffles
- Fudge
- Energy Bars
- Brownies
- Blueberry Cheesecake
- Energy Bites
- Protein Balls
- Energy Balls
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Vegan Protein Bars (Gluten-Free)
These Vegan Protein Bars are perfectly chewy, filling and satisfying and super nutritious. Perfect for breakfast, a snack or a healthier dessert.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free protein bars, protein bar recipe, vegan protein bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 bars
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Rhian Williams
Ingredients
- 90 g (½ cup) pitted dates (soaked overnight in cold water or in boiling water for 10 minutes)
- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter (or sub almond butter or tahini)
- 3 tablespoons vegan protein powder (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
- 100 g (1 cup) rolled oats (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
- 60 ml (¼ cup) unsweetened almond milk (or sub any other plant-based milk)
To decorate (optional):
- Dried cranberries , roughly chopped
Instructions
Place all the ingredients in a food processor.
Blend until combined but still retaining some texture – it needs to be sticky enough to be able to easily stick together.
Transfer the mixture to a loaf tin lined with greaseproof baking paper (I used a one-pound loaf tin).
Smooth over the top, using the bottom of a glass.
Decorate with chopped dried cranberries, if desired.
Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for it to firm up before cutting.
Remove from the loaf tin and cut into bars – you should be able to cut into 6 bars.
Keeps covered in the fridge for a good few days.
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Notes
- You can replace the dates with raisins, prunes or dried apricots.
- You can add cocoa powder or matcha powder.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of peanut butter.
- You can add other ingredients to taste, such as chocolate chips, desiccated coconut etc.
- You can decorate with chopped dried cranberries, chopped pistachios, goji berries etc.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Protein Bars (Gluten-Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 79mg3%
Potassium 199mg6%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 7g14%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Reader Interactions
Comments
Mary Jean
what can I sub for the protein powder?
Reply
Rhian Williams
You can leave it out!
Tina
Hi Rhian
This looks very yummy!
What can I sub for oats I can't eat them. Also I'm gf and corn free 🙁
ThanksReply
Rhian Williams
Thank you! Sunflower seeds or walnuts would work well instead of oats!
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Dolores
Can these bars be frozen for later use?
Reply
Rhian Williams
Yes, I think so!
