Description
These Paleo Protein Bars are chewy, naturally sweetened, and packed with clean protein. Made with simple whole-food ingredients and no grains, dairy, or refined sugar, they’re perfect for healthy snacking, meal prep, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored paleo protein powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup almond butter (or cashew butter)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- ¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removing the bars easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the almond flour and paleo protein powder, ensuring they are well mixed to create an even base.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the almond butter, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the dry mix. Stir thoroughly until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
- Incorporate Optional Ingredients: Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts if you’re using them, ensuring even distribution without breaking down the mixture.
- Press Mixture Into Pan: Transfer the dough into the prepared pan, firmly pressing it down to create an even layer and eliminate air pockets for better texture.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for 1–2 hours, or until the bars are firm and set, making them easier to slice and handle.
- Slice and Store: Once firm, remove from the pan using the parchment paper edges, slice into 10–12 bars, and store them chilled to maintain freshness and firmness.
Notes
- Use paleo-approved protein powder (no whey or soy) to keep the bars compliant with paleo guidelines.
- If the dough feels dry or crumbly, add 1–2 tablespoons of almond milk to achieve the right consistency.
- The bars tend to soften at room temperature, so it’s best to store them in the refrigerator.
- These bars keep well for 7 days refrigerated or up to 2 months if frozen, making them excellent for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
