Homemade Protein Bars

A recipe for a homemade, inexpensive, and delicious protein bar, with 15 grams of protein per bar, no mixer or oven required.

Ingredients

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (250 g (8.8 oz)), liquid and smooth
• 1/2 cup natural date syrup
• 3 tablespoons apple sauce (about 50 g (1.8 oz))
• 3.5 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder (about 105 g (3.7 oz))
• 2 cups puffed rice cereal (unsweetened)
• Optional: pinch of coarse salt, half a teaspoon of cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the date syrup, apple sauce, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
2. Add the peanut butter and mix well until a smooth and shiny cream forms.
3. Add the protein powder and mix to a soft, play-dough-like consistency.
4. Pour in the puffed rice cereal and knead with your hands until all the cereal is coated in the dough.
5. Press firmly into a small square pan lined with parchment paper.
6. Freeze for two hours to set.
7. Remove, cut into 10 rectangles, and drizzle with a little peanut butter mixed with date syrup.

Tips

If the mixture feels dry and crumbly, you can add one tablespoon of water. To store, keep the bars in a sealed container in the freezer.