I have bought and tried so many protein bars over the years in hopes of finding the right combo of ingredients, texture, taste, and price. And certainly I have found a few store bought favorites. However, the price can be ridiculous per bar! I have also tried to make them many times with some pretty good success, mixed in with some pretty epic fails. The problem with me is I DETEST MEASURING ANYTHING. So when I make something that turns out really well, I can’t reproduce it because I have absolutely no idea how much of anything I put into the recipe. I know, I know. You would think I would learn.
Well, guess what! I finally did with these awesome, healthy, homemade, vegan, peanut butter, and chocolate chip protein bars. I actually measured every ingredient, wrote it down, and saved it! I have made and shared them many times with family and friends. The feedback has been good and they seem to be winners! I hope you enjoy as well!
Ingredients
1 1/3 Cup Almond Flour/Meal
4 Scoops Protein Powder (I always use plant protein powder)
4 Tablespoons Ground Flax Meal
1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
2/3 Cup Peanut Butter
2/3 Cup Coconut Oil
1/2-1 Cup Vegan Chocolate Chips or Mix In of your choice (nuts, dried fruit, etc.)
In small sauce pan over low heat, (or in microwave), lightly melt together coconut oil and peanut butter. Set aside and let cool a little. Combine almond flour/meal, protein powder, flax meal, and chia seeds in mixing bowl. Pour peanut butter and coconut oil mixture into the bowl and stir with spoon to combine with the dry ingredients. Add chocolate chips or your preferred mix in and stir. Mixture will be runny! Pour into round spring-form pan. (You can use similar size baking pan, but you may want to line pan with parchment paper so that you can lift out to cut). Refrigerate for a couple hours or until completely set firm. Remove side ring of spring-form pan. Cut however you desire and enjoy! NOTE!! THESE MUST BE KEPT COLD IN FRIDGE!! OR YOU WILL HAVE A PROTEIN BAR PUDDLE!!