Vegan Protein Bars Anyone Can Make
This week I found myself training outdoors a lot.
Precisely now, when it's starting to get chilly and there’s even been a bit of rain, making the park trails all muddy.
Yes, this is actually the best season for outdoor workouts.
The air is crisp, it's not too cold yet, and a short warm-up is enough to start peeling off the layers of clothing I pile on when I'm riding my scooter.
Last Saturday, I went for a long run in Ariel Sharon Park in south Tel Aviv, and besides one brave couple I passed along the way, I was completely alone.
Just me, the rain clouds, and the mud.
When I got back from the run, a bit soaked and with muddy shoes, I didn't really feel like a cold protein shake.
I wanted to nibble on something sweet next to a hot cup of tea.
After all, it's winter.
So, I mixed some oats with protein powder and a few other additions and popped it into the oven for half an hour.
By the time I stepped out of the hot shower, delicious and sweet vegan protein bars were waiting for me—exactly what I needed post-workout.
They’re so tasty and easy to make that truly, anyone can do it.
A Bit About the Recipe
This recipe is gluten-free because I used oat flour and gluten-free oats I received recently.
If you are sensitive to gluten, make sure you are using certified gluten-free oats.
I didn't add any sugar to the recipe because, in my opinion, the banana, raisins, and chocolate provide plenty of sweetness.
Not sweet enough for you? Add your favorite sweetener, just be aware that it will increase the calorie and carb content accordingly.
I added 2 scoops of vanilla-flavored soy protein powder. In my opinion, chocolate-flavored protein powder would also work perfectly here.
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How to Eat These?
2-3 bars post-workout or alternatively 4 bars for breakfast can be a nice addition to your daily protein requirement.
Don't tell anyone, but I like to nibble on 2 of these before bed as well.
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Nutritional values by clinical dietitian and fitness coach Noam Bechar:
One vegan protein bar (out of 20) weighing 35g contains:
- 80 kcal
- 5g protein
- 12g carbs
- 2g fat
Want more vegan protein bars? Check them out here
Vegan Protein Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Oats
- 1 cup Oat flour finely ground oats
- 1 Banana ripe
- 1 handful Raisins 40g
- 50 g Dark chocolate
- 1 cup Soy milk
- 2 scoops Vegan protein powder 80g
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 180°C.
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In a deep bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork into a puree.
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Add all components except for the chocolate and oil.
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Chop half of the chocolate with a knife and add to the batter.
Keep the other half of the chocolate aside. -
Mix the batter well and let it thicken slightly.
Transfer to a greased baking pan and flatten well.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out dry.
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Melt the remaining half of the chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler.
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Thin with a teaspoon of oil and drizzle over the top.
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Cool well for at least 20 minutes before cutting.
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Stored in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days.
