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Healthy Eating

No Powder Protein Bars

This combination of seeds, nuts, oats, and almond butter make this bar an amazingly tasty and protein filled snack.

Written by Kari Lund Last updated on February 27, 2017

Athletes who prefer to avoid isolated protein powders have a challenge when it comes to finding quality protein bars because most protein bars available on the market are made with an isolated protein powder of some kind. Some bars also contain less than ideal ingredients such as artificial sweeteners. In addition, they can be quite expensive per serving—up to two or more dollars per bar.

Creating a healthy, homemade, no-powder protein bar that contains at least ten grams of protein per bar is an artful balance of wholesome ingredients. Making these homemade bars means that you control what goes into them, and you can ensure that they don’t contain any artificial ingredients or sweeteners.

The combination of high-protein seeds and nuts combined with oats and almond butter make this an amazingly tasty snack that has a protein hit plus healthy fats to keep you energized. As a bonus, this nut and seed-based bar can be made for under a dollar per serving. Light on carbs, and light on your budget, this bar just may become your new favorite.

No Powder Protein Bars

Calories: 268, Protein: 10g, Carbs: 24g, Fat: 16g [Photo credit: Kari Lund]

Prep time: 20 min

Serves: 12

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ cup quinoa (uncooked, I used a rainbow/tri-color blend)
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ¼ cup flaxseed meal
  • ¼ cup dried unsweetened cranberries, raisins, or chopped medjool dates (optional)
  • ¾ cup almond butter (can subsuitute peanut butter)
  • ¼ cup honey (substitute agave nectar or brown rice syrup for a vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Preparation Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and quinoa on a baking sheet.
  3. Toast in oven 5-8 minutes until almonds begin to brown.
  4. Remove from oven and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  5. Add hemp seeds, chia, flax meal, and cranberries and stir to combine.
  6. In a saucepan, combine almond butter, honey, vanilla, and salt. Heat until smooth and creamy, stirring often.
  7. Pour almond butter mixture over the oats mixture and stir well until thoroughly combined.
  8. Place a piece of parchment paper into a loaf pan and press bar mixture firmly into the pan.
  9. Chill in fridge about 30 minutes until firm.
  10. Using edges of the parchment, lift the protein bar loaf out of the pan and cut into 12 portions.

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About Kari Lund

Kari believes that everything leading to great health and performance begins with the foods we eat. Simple, nutritious food can make significant and long-term positive changes in health. In her late teen years, Kari was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. After giving up hope of ever feeling “normal” again, she turned to a whole foods and clean-eating lifestyle. Since doing so, she has seen incredible results in healing with food.

Providing tasty recipes and resources to help others live a more fulfilling life is highly motivating. Kari's personal victories have led her to create the whole-foods focused blog, Cooking Up Clean. Her recipes are a testament that healthy eating can be a visual feast and a delicious meal for the whole family.

When she’s not cooking up something great in the kitchen, you’ll find Kari out enjoying the outdoors, shooting archery, and gardening.

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