Apple Oat Protein Bars (No Bake!)
I wanted to make a fall style dessert, but since I live in a warm state I didn’t want to turn the oven on. I love apples, I have one everyday. So, I was inspired to make a fall dessert that was influenced by one of my favorite foods, apples.
These were super easy and fun to make, and since they are vegan I was able to lick the spoon when I was done, which is one of my favorite things to do when baking (even though these aren’t baked). These are gluten free of course, and filled with high quality protein and fiber.
They are a fantastic, healthy treat when you are in need of something to hit that sweet spot. The prep time to make these is very quick, and technically you don’t need to refrigerate them before you eat them either. Refrigerating them will just allow them to set and firm up a bit, making it easier to cut and serve. Try them yourself.
Apple Oat Protein Bars (No Bake!)
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Prep Time5 mins (plus 30 mins to set)
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Cook Time0 mins
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Total Time5 mins (plus 30 mins to set)
Ingredients
- 1 cups gluten free oat flour
- 1 cup gluten free oats
- 2 scoops or ½ cup Vanilla Shaklee Life Energizing Shake mix (or for vegan option use Vanilla Energizing Soy Protein)
- ½ cup apple sauce
- ¼ cup almond, cashew, peanut or sunflower seed butter
- 1 tbsp granulated stevia (optional)(or coconut sugar)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp pecans, chopped or in pieces.
- 1 tbsp almond milk
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- Dried apple slices (optional)
Directions
Line a 9 inch square pan with wax or parchment paper. Combine the oat flour, oats, protein powder, stevia, cinnamon, nutmeg and and mix well. Then, in a microwave-safe bowl, heat the nut butter until melted, add in the maple syrup. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix well. Add the unsweetened applesauce and mix until combined. The batter should be crumbly at this point. Then, add in the milk and stir until a firm batter is formed. Pour into the lined baking dish and press firmly. Sprinkle with pecans and dried apple slices if using. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cut into 9 squares. You can serve cool or warm them up and top with vanilla coconut ice cream and maple syrup, yum! Makes nine servings. Store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 bar
9 Servings per Recipe
| Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories 190 | |
| Total Fat 7.75g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.75g | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | |
| Protein 6.25g | |
Gluten and Dairy Free! Vegan, if you use Energizing Soy Protein!
*Nutrition Facts will vary if you use different protein mix, nut butter, milk or coconut sugar, and if you add the dried apple slices.
**I always suggest using organic ingredients whenever possible.
