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matcha mint chip protein bars
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Matcha Mint Chip Protein Bars (V, GF, Oil-free)

Learn how to make matcha mint chip protein bars! They have 12 grams protein per bar and are gluten-free, vegan, oil-free, and easy-to-make, too.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Power Bars
Cuisine: American
Keyword: diy protein bars, easy vegan protein bars, matcha, no-bake protein bar, vegan gluten-free oat protein bar recipe
Servings: 10 bars
Author: Camilla

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups rolled oats (certified GF, as needed)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla vegan protein powder
  • 3 tablespoons matcha powder
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup smooth almond butter (see notes for options)
  • 2/3 cup nondairy milk (e.g., almond milk, cashew milk, hemp milk, soy milk)
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup (see notes for options)
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (more or less, to taste)
  • 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips (certified GF, as needed)
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Instructions

  • Line an 8 inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Process the oats in a food processor until very finely ground. Add the protein powder, matcha, flaxseed meal, and salt. Pulse to combine.
  • Add the almond milk, almond butter, maple syrup, and peppermint extract. Pulse until blended and mixture comes together into a dough.
  • Evenly press the dough into the prepared pan. Scatter the top with the chocolate chips and pres into the bars.
  • Loosely cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  • Use the parchment paper liner to remove the bars. Cut into 10 bars.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week or freezer for 3 months. Will keep, un-refrigerated, in a lunch bag/purse for transport during the day.
Almond Butter Options: Other nut butters or seed butter can be used in place of the almond butter. For example, cashew butter, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter or tahini.
Maple Syrup Options: An equal amount of agave nectar or brown rice syrup can be used in place of the maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg