These Vegan Protein Bars are perfectly chewy, filling and satisfying, and super nutritious. Perfect for meal prep, breakfast, a snack or a healthier dessert. They’re also gluten-free and naturally sweetened.
What vegan protein powder should you use?
My favourite type of vegan protein powder to use is Ora Organic Vanilla Protein Powder. For a full review of this protein powder, which explains why I love it so much, you can check out my Vegan Protein Pancakes recipe post.
Why you’ll love these Vegan Protein Bars:
- they’re chewy and fudgy
- they’re no-bake
- they’re healthy and nutritious
- they’re easily transportable
- they’re filling and satisfying
- they’re easily customisable
- they’re refined sugar free
- they’re date-sweetened
- they’re gluten-free
- they take just 15 minutes to make
- they make a great dessert or snack and are perfect for meal prep!
How to make these Vegan Protein Bars
Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the full recipe.
- Place all the ingredients in a
food processor.
- Whizz until smooth but still retaining some texture.
- Transfer the mixture into a one-pound loaf tin lined with baking paper.
- Smooth over the top, using the bottom of a glass.
- Decorate with chopped dried cranberries, if desired.
- Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for it to firm up before cutting.
- Remove from the loaf tin and cut into bars – you should be able to cut into 6 bars.
How long do these Vegan Protein Bars keep for?
These Protein Bars keep covered in the fridge for a good few days.
Substitutions you can make to this recipe:
- you can replace the peanut butter with almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter or tahini
- you can substitute the dates with raisins, prunes or dried apricots
- you can add cocoa powder or matcha powder
- you can use any type of plant-based milk: almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, rice milk, oat milk etc
- for a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of peanut butter
- you can add other ingredients to taste, such as chocolate chips, desiccated coconut etc
- you can decorate with chopped dried cranberries, chopped pistachios, goji berries etc.
More vegan no-bake treats:
- Chocolate Pudding Pots
- Chocolate Truffles
- Fudge
- Energy Bars
- Brownies
- Blueberry Cheesecake
- Energy Bites
- Protein Balls
- Energy Balls
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Vegan Protein Bars (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 90 g (1/2 cup) pitted dates (soaked overnight in cold water or in boiling water for 10 minutes)
- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter (or sub almond butter or tahini)
- 3 tablespoons vegan protein powder (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
- 100 g (1 cup) rolled oats (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) unsweetened almond milk (or sub any other plant-based milk)
To decorate (optional):
- Dried cranberries , roughly chopped
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor
- Blend until combined but still retaining some texture – it needs to be sticky enough to be able to easily stick together
- Transfer the mixture to a loaf tin lined with greaseproof baking paper (I used a one-pound loaf tin)
- Smooth over the top, using the bottom of a glass
- Decorate with chopped dried cranberries, if desired
- Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for it to firm up before cutting
- Remove from the loaf tin and cut into bars – you should be able to cut into 6 bars
- Keeps covered in the fridge for a good few days
Notes
Substitution options:
- you can substitute the dates with raisins, prunes or dried apricots
- you can add cocoa powder or matcha powder
- for a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of peanut butter
- you can add other ingredients to taste, such as chocolate chips, desiccated coconut etc
- you can decorate with chopped dried cranberries, chopped pistachios, goji berries etc.
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Mary Jean
what can I sub for the protein powder?
Rhian Williams
You can leave it out!