3‑Ingredient Homemade Protein Bars
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Here’s a wholesome, no-bake snack you can prepare in minutes—these 3‑Ingredient Homemade Protein Bars pack oats, cashew butter, and hemp seeds into a satisfying bar that’s perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients (makes 8 bars):
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Ingredients (makes 8 bars):
- ¾ cup old‑fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup smooth natural cashew butter
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ⅓ cup chopped dry‑roasted cashews, salted
- 5 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 3 tablespoons water
- In a large bowl, mix oats, almond flour, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, cashews, and hemp seeds.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine cashew butter, maple syrup, vanilla, coconut oil, and water. Microwave until the coconut oil melts (~40 seconds), then stir until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the oat mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Line an 8½×4½‑inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Press the mixture firmly into the pan in an even layer.
- Freeze uncovered until firm, about 40 minutes. Remove from pan, peel off plastic, and cut into eight 1‑inch bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days—or freeze for longer storage.
