Easy, no-bake, omega and fiber packed homemade vegan protein bars are the perfect plant-based snack or after-dinner treat. Oil-free, gluten-free and no added sugar.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Let cool in fridge 1 hourhour
Total Time 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings 10bars
Ingredients
1cuppitted medjool dates
1/2cupraw cashews
1/2cuphazelnutsor any other nut
1/4cupraw pumpkin seeds
1/2cupdried cherriesor any other dried fruit
2tbspchia seeds
1/3cupcreamy peanut butter
3/4cupdark chocolate chipsfor melting on top
2tbspshredded coconutfor topping
pinch of salt
Instructions
Blend all ingredients except for coconut and chocolate in the food processor. Blend until completely combined.
Press mixture firmly and evenly into a 9x9 baking pan.
Melt chocolate chips in a bowl in 30 second increments, mixing each time until melted.
Spread the melted chocolate over the top of the granola bar mixture.
Top with coconut and extra chocolate chips if you want.
Let them sit in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.