No Bake Low Carb Protein Bars Recipes

NO-BAKE PROTEIN BARS

Steps:

• Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with baking parchment.
• Mix oats, flaxseed meal, raisins, cranberries, and protein powder together in a small bowl.
• Combine chocolate chips, honey, and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave oven, stirring every 30 seconds, until the chocolate chips are nearly melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir oats mixture with the chocolate mixture until evenly mixed; spread into prepared baking dish.
• Refrigerate bars until hardened, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bars from dish by lifting parchment; cut into squares using a pizza cutter.

NO-BAKE LOW-CARB PROTEIN BARS

Steps:

• 1. Mix all dry ingredients well.
• 2. Mix together almond butter and coconut oil in a small cup (if the oven is warm (not hot!) I place it in there for a minute to soften it before stiring.
• 3. Add almond butter and oil to dry ingredients and mix WELL (I actually use my hands to do this). The mixture will be rather dry and crumbly.
• 4. Add vanilla extract and water (I'd recommend adding water gradually, starting with 1/4 cup, so you don't overdo it) and mix well.
• 5. Grease a 9x9 pan (or similar size) and press dough into pan. I press for a few minutes with my hand to create a consistent thickness.
• 6. Chill in the fridge for several hours to set, then cut into approximately 6 pieces. Wrap each one individually for a quick snack, or store them with wax paper in-between.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND NO BAKE PROTEIN BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8×8 square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
• Combine almond meal and coconut in a food processor and grind together until fine mixture is formed. Pour into large mixing bowl and add the remaining dry ingredients. Grinding the almond meal and coconut is optional, so if you don't have a food processor or blender, that's fine! Instead, mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Just make sure the coconut you use is finely shredded. Mix well. Texture will vary, just slightly.
• In a separate small mixing bowl, combine maple syrup or honey, hot water, and vanilla extract. Stir all together and add to your dry ingredients..
• Mix well with wooden spoon or hands. If the batter gets too thick, just add more hot water or even a little honey. If it's too wet, add more protein powder or flour of choice.
• Press batter into a baking dish. Feel free to press any fresh fruit or dried fruit on top. Skip if you prefer. (See notes for best fruit choices).
• Next melt your dark chocolate chips. Place dark chocolate in a bowl with 1 tsp coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each 30 seconds, until mixture is melted and glossy. This may be done on the stove top as well.
• Pour the melted chocolate over the bars and spread evenly. Sprinkle with sea salt. Let bars cool in fridge for 30 minutes then cut into 9 to 12 squares (you choose the size).
• Keep refrigerated.

NO-BAKE QUINOA PROTEIN BARS

Steps:

• Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
• Blend quinoa, dates, honey, applesauce, coconut, sunflower seeds, coconut oil, and vanilla together in a food processor until smooth. Add enough of the oats to fill the processor bowl and and blend until combined.
• Stir the quinoa mixture with the remaining oats, flax seed, protein powder, sesame seeds, chia seeds, and salt in a large bowl until mixture is able to hold it's shape without sticking to you hands. Press mixture firmly into prepared baking pan and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.