10-Minute Superfood Protein Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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These protein bars are the perfect pre or post-workout treat. They are packed with protein powder, oats, and coconut and then finished with a yummy carob drizzle. Plus, they are super easy to make and you can have them ready in no time.

10-Minute Superfood Protein Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

This Recipe is :

Dairy Free Gluten-free Recipes High Carb Vegan High Protein No Refined Sugar Soy Free Vegan Wheat Free

Ingredients

For the Dry Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
2 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoons mesquite powder
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup raw cacao nibs
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Dash of Himalayan salt

For the Wet Ingredients:

3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons liquid sweetener
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

For the Carob Drizzle:

1/2 cup raw cacao butter
1/2 cup raw carob powder
2 tablespoons liquid sweetener

Preparation

To Make the Bars:

Place all dry ingredients in a food processor and pulse them until they’re well combined.
Remove dry mixture from the food processor and place it in a large bowl.
Add the wet ingredients and mix them well. The batter should be sticky.
Press the batter into a 9×9-inch square pan lined with parchment paper and press it firmly with the back of a spoon until it’s even.
Place it in the freezer to set for 2 hours.
Remove it from the freezer and cut it into bars or squares.
Drizzle on carob sauce, place it back in the freezer for 1/2 hour.

To Make the Carob Drizzle:

Melt the cacao butter in a double boiler.
Add the carob powder and whisk it well.
Add the liquid sweetener and whisk it well until everything is combined.

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AUTHOR & RECIPE DETAILS

Crowd-pleasing raw desserts and simple snacks. Crystal Bonnet is a Raw Vegan Food Blogger and Food Photographer at Raw Revive, featuring vegan, high-raw recipes. Her passion led her to explore education as a raw vegan chef; completing courses through the Matthew Kenney Culinary School and The Raw Chef. Crystal now works on her blog, continues to take courses, sells her treats at farmer’s markets and prepares raw vegan meals for yoga/meditation retreats in the Canadian Rockies.

10-Minute Superfood Protein Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]