Crunchy Sweet and Salty No-Bake Protein Bars
Description
These crunchy sweet and salty no-bake protein bars are perfect for a quick and healthy snack. Made with puffed quinoa, peanut butter, honey, and protein powder, they come together in minutes with zero baking required. Simply mix, press into a pan, chill, and cut into bars. They stay fresh when kept refrigerated and are ideal for meal prep or an on-the-go energy boost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups puffed quinoa
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup protein powder vegan vanilla flavor, about 40 grams
- 2 tbsp coconut flour or same protein powder
- ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
- 2 tbsp butter optional, for richer flavor
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp psyllium husk optional, for more fiber
- ¼ cup cacao nibs
- ¼ cup walnuts or other nut, chopped
- ¼ cup white or dark chocolate optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Mix everything together except for the puffed quinoa.
- Fold in the puffed quinoa.
- Press the mixture firmly into an 8x8 baking dish.
- Optional: melt white or dark chocolate, drizzle over the top, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Place in the freezer for about 10 minutes, then remove.
- Cut into bars.
- Store in the refrigerator to keep fresh.
Notes
- These bars must be kept refrigerated.
- Makes 16 bars — great for meal prep throughout the week.
- Press the mixture very firmly into the pan to help the bars hold together when cut.