Almond-Coconut Protein Bars

When it comes to building strength, supporting recovery, and staying energized throughout the day, getting enough protein is key. Protein doesn’t just help maintain muscle—it plays a crucial role in keeping your metabolism strong, supporting your immune system, and keeping you satisfied between meals.

These vegan no-bake energy bars are packed with nutrient-dense ingredients to give you a powerful boost:

• Oats and crispy rice cereal provide slow-digesting carbs for sustained energy.
• Almonds and almond butter deliver healthy fats, plant-based protein, and vitamin E.
• Flaxseeds offer fiber and omega-3s to support gut and heart health.
• Coconut oil adds quick-burning fats that your body can use for energy.
• Brown rice syrup gives just the right amount of natural sweetness without a crash.

And, of course, protein powder helps make these bars a true powerhouse snack, offering 14 grams of protein per serving to help you meet your goals—whether you’re recovering from a workout or just need a satisfying bite on the go.

Related: Apple Ginger Crisp

Best of all, these bars are easy to make, freezer-friendly, and customizable to fit your needs.

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Makes 16 servings | Vegan

Ingredients

1½ cups (121 grams) oats

1 cup (28 grams) crispy rice cereal

½ cup (65 grams) chopped almonds

¼ cup (19 grams) shredded coconut, unsweetened 

3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds

1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes (optional)

⅛ teaspoon sea salt

5 scoops (1½ cups/165 grams) protein powder

¼ cup (54 milliliters) coconut oil

½ cup (128 grams) almond butter

¼ cup (80 milliliters) brown rice syrup (do not substitute)

1 cup (168 grams) semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Line an 8-inch-by-8-inch (20-centimeter-by-20-centimeter) baking pan with 2 pieces of parchment paper placed in opposite directions so that it’s easy to lift the bars out of pan.
2. In a large bowl, stir together oats, rice cereal, almonds, coconut, flaxseeds, nutritional yeast (if using), sea salt and protein powder. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan set over low heat, melt coconut oil. Remove from heat and add almond butter and brown rice syrup, stirring until melted together.
3. Pour wet mixture over dry mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Spoon mixture into pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips, then cover with another sheet of parchment paper. Use your hands or a rolling pin or jar to press and flatten mixture into pan.
4. Place pan in the freezer for 30 minutes, or until firm, then slice into 16 equal pieces. Wrap in individual portions and store in fridge or freezer.*

Per serving: 250 calories | 14 grams protein | 20 grams carbs | 14 grams fat

*Note: These bars can be fragile. Storing in the freezer until the morning of the day you intend to eat them will help them keep their form.

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