Description
These brownie protein bars are gluten-free, no-bake healthy, and taste just like fudge brownies! Made with nutritious cashew butter, protein powder, collagen, and cocoa, and sweetened with maple syrup, they are the perfect post-workout snack or healthy dessert option. Skip the store-bought protein bars and make these instead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup cashew butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (or raw cacao powder)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened + unflavoured whey protein powder
- 1/3 cup collagen powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Topping
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons naturally coloured candy-coated chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all of the protein bar ingredients together in a large bowl. Stir until the mixture forms a cookie dough-like consistency. Note: I recommend mixing with your hands instead of a spoon to ensure that everything gets well mixed.
- Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. The parchment should hang over the sides of the pan so that you can lift the bar out easily afterwards.
- Press the protein bar dough into an even layer in the loaf pan.
- In a small saucepan, warm the chocolate chips and coconut oil over low heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Pour over the protein bar in the pan, smoothing with a spoon.
- Sprinkle the candy-coated chocolate chips over top, if using.
- Place in the freezer for 20 minutes, or until the chocolate topping has set.
- Slice into 10-12 small bars and enjoy.
Notes
Storage: These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or in the freezer for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Freeze