Vegan Chocolate Crunch Protein Bars (Gluten Free)
These Vegan Chocolate Crunch Protein Bars are the perfect vegan and gluten free snack. They're incredibly quick and easy to make, suitable for both gluten free and vegan diets, and most importantly, so yummy!
Ingredients
Protein Base
- 1 Cup Smooth Almond Butter (you can also use Peanut Butter)
- 3 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1/2 Cup Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Melted Coconut Oil
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 2/3 Cup Rice Crispy Cereal
Chocolate Topping
- 1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate
- 1-2 tbsp Odourless Coconut Oil or vegan butter
Instructions
- Start by lining a 4x8" dish with baking paper
- In a medium bowl, add the nut butter, maple syrup, pinch salt, vanilla and coconut oil and mix until smooth
- Stir in the protein powder until a thick dough-like texture forms
- Add in the crispy rice cereal and mix so it's evenly distributed
- Pour this into the dish and press down so that it's even
- To melt the chocolate, either add the chocolate and coconut oil to a Bain Marie (a glass bowl over a pan of boiling water) or melt in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl
- Pour the chocolate over the protein base and spread out
- Place in the freezer to set for approximately 30 minutes until it's set
- You can then cut into squares or bars and enjoy
Notes
You can store them in the fridge or freezer