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A stack of homemade nut-free protein bars with mini chocolate chips on a parchment-lined tray.
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Nut-Free Protein Bars

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
  • 1/3 cup hone y
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
  • 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, protein powder, flax meal, and sea salt.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sunflower seed butter and honey. Heat for 30 seconds and stir until smooth.
  • Stir the vanilla extract and soy milk into the wet mixture.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and fold until a thick, sticky dough forms.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer using a flat spatula.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to set.
  • Lift the parchment paper out of the pan and slice into 10 uniform bars.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.