Quick, cheap, and easy vegan protein bars are made without protein powders. Protein-packed chickpeas are the secret to making these! Mixed with ripe banana, peanut butter, oats, and nuts, you would never guess that these bars have beans in them! Refined sugar-free, high-fiber, and hunger-busting!
Easy No-Powder Protein Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free, No Refined Sugar]
Calories
235
Serves
16
Cooking Time
45
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2/3 cup almond milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
- 2 medium-large, ripe bananas (peeled)
- 2/3 cup peanut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup coarsely chopped, toasted nuts or seeds
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease, spray, or line a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a food processor or blender, process the chickpeas, milk, bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until blended and completely smooth. Transfer mixture into a large bowl.
- Add the oats and nuts to the bowl, stirring until completely blended. Scrape batter to prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake bars in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until deep golden brown and edges appear somewhat crispy.
- Place on a cooling rack and cool completely.
- Remove from pan and cut into 16 equal bars or squares.
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Nutritional Information
Calories: 235 | Carbs: 27g | Fat: 12g | Protein: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Sodium: 172mg
Note: Nutritional info calculated to include 1 cup raw sunflower seeds for the chopped nuts/seeds Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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