Vegan No-Bake Oat Protein Bars (4 ingredients, GF)

5 from 16 votes

Vegan No-Bake Oat Protein Bars (4 ingredients, GF)

Vegan no-bake oat protein bars, made with only 4 ingredients! They are quick and easy to make, as well as oil-free and gluten-free! Vary them with different add-ins.

Prep Time16

Cook Time2

Total Time18

Course: Power Bars

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 4 ingredient no bake protein bars, 4-ingredient vegan protein bars, easy no bake vegan gluten-free protein bars, easy no-bake oat protein bars, oil-free vegan gluten-free protein bars

Servings: bars

Author: Camilla

Ingredients

2 cups 200 g rolled oats (certified gluten-free, as needed)
1/2 cup plant based vanilla protein powder for testing, I used VEGA brand
Optional: 1/2 cup stir-ins e.g., chopped nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, dried fruit
3/4 cup nut or seed butter e.g., peanut, cashew, almond, or tahini
1/2 cup 118 mL brown rice syrup or maple syrup
3 tablespoons 45 mL water

Instructions

Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment or foil, leaving an overhang on 2 opposite sides (for easy removal later). Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl mix the oats, protein powder, and any optional add-ins (e.g., dried fruit, nuts).
Place the nut/seed butter, syrup and water in a large heavy saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly, melted and smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over oat mixture, stirring until blended.
Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Using a large square of wax paper, parchment paper or foil (spritzed with cooking spray to prevent sticking) very firmly press the oat mixture down into the pan to compact.
Cool completely. Remove bars using the parchment/foil overhang and then cut into 12 bars or squares.

Notes

Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container at cool room temperature for 1 weeks, the refrigerator for 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 6 months.

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