Easy Protein Bars Recipe | Simple Ingredients, Gluten-Free!

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and provides a different flavor profile.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein powder

💰Cheaper: milk powder

Plant-based protein powder offers a dairy-free option.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup adds a unique flavor and is often more affordable.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Cocoa nibs are less sweet and provide a crunchy texture.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a bowl, combine 3 cups of old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup of oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, tossing to lightly coat the oats.

Spread the oat mixture on a baking pan and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

While the oats are baking, prepare the wet mixture by blending 2 cups of fresh figs, 1 cup of honey, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon in a food processor until smooth.

Once the oats are done baking, reduce the oven temperature to 300°F and transfer the toasted oats to a bowl.

Add the blended fig mixture to the oats and mix well.

Incorporate 1 cup of protein powder, 1 cup of unsweetened coconut, and 1 cup of ground flax seed into the oat mixture, mixing thoroughly.

Add 1 1/2 cups of chopped almonds and a handful of chocolate chips to the mixture, folding them in gently.

Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking pan, pressing it down firmly.

Bake at 300°F until set, then allow to cool before cutting into bars.

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