Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup smooth almond butter or cashew butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened whey protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
For the cream cheese icing:
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon milk, plus more as needed to thin
Instructions
- Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all of the protein bar ingredients. Start stirring with a spoon, then switch to mixing with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed and you have a uniform mixture that resembles soft cookie dough in texture.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared loaf pan and press down into an even layer.
- Make the icing. Whisk the cream cheese, icing sugar, and milk together in a bowl until smooth. Spread over the bars and sprinkle with a small amount of shredded coconut, if desired.
- Transfer the pan into the freezer and chill for at least 30 minutes and up to one hour.
- Remove from the freezer and remove the bar from the pan by lifting the parchment out. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 8-12 bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow bars to thaw for a couple of minutes before enjoying.
Notes
Protein powder: Plant-based protein powder will work, but the resulting texture will be more gritty. You can use vanilla protein powder if you wish, but the bars will be much sweeter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Freezing: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 13.9 g
- Sodium: 136.7 mg
- Fat: 17.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 25.2 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 11.2 g