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Vegan protein bars are a quick and easy way to get protein into your diet. It’s also a power snack option and the protein helps you stay full in between meals.
I know some people are put off about the idea of their own vegan homemade protein bars, but it’s a lot more simple to make than you might think. It’s also a great way to ensure that you know exactly what you are eating, especially if you are gluten-free.
Here’s my list of recipes for simple homemade protein bars for you to try.
I let the (vegan) food speak for itself, and the food always wins…
- Rachel Lynn Frank, Author
These protein bars are ridiculously easy to make compared to other recipes.
It only has 4 ingredients, and there’s no baking in an oven needed. The base is peanut butter, but you could also use almond butter if you prefer that taste. By the way, if you're not sure how to recognize real vegan peanut butter, read our blog.
These vegan protein bars are crunchy, naturally sweetened, and delicious. You can make a batch and freeze them for up to a month.
It makes a great snack if you are on-the-go. Here are the 4 ingredients that you will need.
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An optional ingredient is to melt vegan dark chocolate and drizzle it on top.
This recipe has a basic vegan and gluten-free protein bar base, and it comes with 3 different options to choose to give the recipe more power.
The options are Peanut Butter Banana, Almond Cherry, and Mango Coconut.
This is another no-bake option, but it has more ingredients than the previous recipe I shared.
The ingredients give the protein bars a lot of healthy fats, protein, and fiber though. So here’s the ingredient list for the base.
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Method:
This recipe is pretty customizable. You can add-in ingredients like nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and vegan chocolate depending on your preference.
For the base, you will want to put in all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth. After that, fold in the other ingredients.
Next, put in the mixture in a 6-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 10 minutes, and then cut into squares.
Cookie dough protein bars feel like a cheat day.
This is another no-bake option which makes it easy to make, but you’ll need parchment paper to prevent sticking to the pan.
This recipe has an optional chocolate coating, but I would recommend giving it a try because it makes the bar taste great.
It’s a little thicker than I expected, but it still has that guilty pleasure taste to it.
Let’s take a look at what you need to make these protein bars.
For the chocolate topping in a separate mixing bowl:
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This is another simple recipe with no cooking required. I was able to make these in 10 minutes. Let’s dive into the ingredient list.
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You could substitute peanut butter for another nut butter like almond butter. I liked how it uses brown rice syrup instead of maple syrup. It has less of a sugary taste.
I also appreciated that this recipe calls for different sized oats to add texture to the bars. I ended up using a chocolate protein powder, and I liked the taste of it. Although I believe that vanilla is also a great option if you don’t want to use chocolate.
Overall, it’s a great recipe that contains a lot of protein and is easy to make.
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I was excited to find this recipe because hemp is a powerful source of protein and other nutrients.
It’s high in omega-3, magnesium, zinc, iron, and manganese. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is also a complete source of protein.
Luckily this recipe keeps it simple with ingredients, but it still manages to be no-bake, all-natural, gluten-free, and oil-free.
The cinnamon gave it a nice kick, and the gluten-free protein bars were creamy and soft.
The dates were also pretty good and added some sweetness.
So here’s the ingredient list:
It only took me 5-10 minutes for prep time.
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These protein bars are packed with protein. Not only does the recipe contains chickpeas, which is an excellent source of protein, it also calls for protein powder.
You won’t have any excuse to not get enough protein in your diet if you make these.
It also helps that these soft vegan bars are easy to make and only has five ingredients that are all probably in your pantry anyway.
The protein bars seem to have a good amount of nutrition with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Here is what you need to make these vegan chickpea almond protein bars.
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For those short on time, here are some awesome protein bars you can try:
It’s a lot easier than you think to swap out dairy or eggs for something more vegan-friendly. Here’s a quick look at what you can substitute.
Milk: Instead of cow's milk, use an equal amount of soy milk, almond milk or coconut milk. The right non-dairy milk choice depends on the dish that you are making.
For example, almond milk is complimentary for nutty baked goods.
According to a study, it is quite clear that nutritionally soy milk is the best alternative for replacing cow’s milk in human diet (7).
Buttermilk: You can make vegan buttermilk. Pick any non-dairy milk and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for every 1 cup of non-dairy milk.
Butter: Instead of butter, you can use canola oil, olive oil or coconut oil. If recipes need a buttery texture, use vegan margarine or vegan shortening.
Egg: A popular egg substitute is flaxseed. Mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water for every egg.
You could also use applesauce (¼ cup for every egg) or mashed banana (half of a medium banana for every egg) for an egg substitute.
In fact, some studies encourage the development of new branded healthy and functional foods using flaxseeds, oil and cakes (8).
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Vegan protein bars are a great snack option for meal plans, a mid-afternoon snack, or a post-workout recovery.
Although you could buy these, it’s possible to only use a few minutes of your day to make your own protein bars.
It’s a great option because you can control what ingredients are in them and how much nutrition you want.
I would highly recommend choosing Transparent Labs.
It not only tastes great in protein bars, but it’s also a great source of organic rice and pea protein (read this guide) with 24 grams in every scoop.
They have two flavors; chocolate and vanilla. Both are great options if you want to add a little flavor to your protein bars. It is a nice additional ingredient if you are looking to increase your protein intake.
A great alternative you can try is Orgain Organic Protein Powder.
Check out our main plant-based protein powders page for more options.
Do you enjoy preparing your own vegan treats? You might like to check out some of these vegan recipe blogs. Start with these protein ball recipes for vegans.
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