These Grain-Free Almond Butter Protein Bars are absolutely delicious and nutritious 😉

They don’t require much work at all and once you taste them, you’ll find it hard to believe that they’re actually healthy!

I created these bars because I am always looking for new protein bar/ball snacks that are gluten-free and grain-free.

I love that these bars a full of healthy fats, like coconut oil!

If you are still on the fence about the health benefits of coconut oil and other Medium Chain Triglyceride oils (aka MCT oils), then you might be interested in reading this article all about MCT oil by Perfect Keto.

If you are looking for more protein bar/ball recipes, check out these Dark Chocolate Protein Balls,  or these Sweet Potato Tahini Bars, or these Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars.

Ok, well onto the recipe. If you are trying to cut down on your sugar intake, you can totally make this recipe without the chocolate, or just drizzle a little bit on and it will still taste great!

Enjoy!

Grain-Free Almond Butter Protein Bars

Grain-Free Almond Butter Protein Bars

2018-02-28 08:49:50

Yields 18

Super easy, healthy no-bake grain-free vegan protein bars. Enjoy them as a filling snack or as a healthy dessert. The chocolate is optional but recommended 😉

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Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

30 min

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

30 min

Base

1. 3/4 cup pitted dates
2. 3/4 cup almond flour
3. 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
4. 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
5. 2 tbsp coconut oil
6. 2 tsp raw local honey or maple syrup
7. 2 tsp vanilla extrat
8. 2 tsp cinnamon
9. 2 tbsp almond butter
10. 1 tbsp peanut butter (or more almond butter)
11. 1/4 tsp sea salt

Chocolate Coating (optional)

1. 6-8 baking squares semi-sweet or dark chocolate
2. 2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. Place all of the "Base" ingredients in a food processor and process on high until a dough forms
2. Line a small baking tray with parchment paper and press the dough into it
3. Place the bars in the freezer for 20 minutes
4. If using the chocolate coating, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler
5. Once melted pull the bars out of the freezer and cover with chocolate
6. Place bars back in freezer for another 10-15 minutes until chocolate has hardened
7. Cut and serve immediately or store in freezer for up to a month (if they last that long!)

By Jessica Dalliday

Adapted from Jessi's Kitchen

Adapted from Jessi's Kitchen

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