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fruit protein bars, stacked, with dried fruits and coconut flour alongside
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4.86 from 7 votes

3-ingredient Fruit Protein Bars

Soft, chewy dried fruit protein bars made with 3 ingredients. Vegan, oil-free, grain-free, and naturally sweet with 12g protein per bar.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Protein Bars
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 3 ingredients, diy protein bars, easy vegan protein bars, grain-free protein bars, nu-free protein bars, oil-free gluten-free vegan protein bars, vegan no-bake protein bars, vegan protein bars
Servings: 4 small bars
Author: Camilla

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces packed dried fruit (about 3/4 cup; I tested with dried apricots & dried cherries)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla vegan protein powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut flour
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place the dried fruit in a small bowl. Add hot (not boiling) water to cover the fruit. Let stand for 15 minutes and then drain.
  • Process the drained fruit in a food processor until it is a thick, sticky paste. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice.
  • Add the protein powder and coconut flour to the processor bowl. Use on/off pulses to process the mixture until completely combined, stopping to scrape down the bowl once or twice.
  • Scrape out the mixture and shape into an even ball or disk. Cut into 4 equal portions. Using bare hands or a piece of wax paper or parchment paper, shape each portion into a short bar shape.
  • Refrigerate the bars for at least 30 minutes or until firm.

Notes

Storage
  • Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
  • Freezer: Freeze for longer storage; thaw as needed
They  are perfect for lunchboxes or on-the-go snacks. They do not require refrigeration on the go, only for longer-term storage.
Dried Fruit Tips: Sticky dried fruits work best for these fruit protein bars. Dried apricots and dried cherries are especially delicious here, but you can also use:
  • Dates
  • Figs
  • Dried Blueberries
  • Dried Cranberries
  • Raisins
  • Prunes
    I do not recommend using dried apples to make these bars, they are not sticky enough, even after soaking.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1round bar | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1022IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg