How to make no bake protein bars vegan

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat and provides a different flavor.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave nectar is lower on the glycemic index.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: hemp protein

💰Cheaper: soy protein

Hemp protein is plant-based and rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition.

Add 3 cups of quick oats to a large bowl.

Add 1 cup of chocolate protein powder to the oats and whisk together to remove clumps.

In a small saucepan, heat 11 ounces of almond butter until pourable.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to the almond butter and stir.

Dump the almond butter mixture onto the oats and protein powder mixture.

Add about half a cup of dark chocolate chips to the mixture.

Use a hand mixer to combine the ingredients, breaking down the oats slightly for texture.

Slowly drizzle in about 1 cup of water while mixing until the dough comes together and sticks when squeezed.

Line a 9.5 by 11 baking dish with parchment paper.

Press the dough into the lined baking dish evenly using the back of a measuring cup.

Melt another half cup of dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave and spread it over the pressed dough.

Let the bars chill on the counter for about 10 minutes before cutting into bars.

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