These Homemade Protein Bars are a nutritious and delicious way to fuel your day with plant-based protein, healthy fats, and natural sweetness. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, sunflower seed butter, chickpeas, and maple syrup, these bars are soft, chewy, and packed with energy. The addition of chocolate chips provides a touch of indulgence, making them a perfect snack for any time of day.
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup sunflower seed butter
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 15 oz can chickpeas
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- ½ tsp salt
- 5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or line a medium-sized baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, add the drained chickpeas, oats, sunflower seed butter, baking powder, baking soda, coconut sugar, maple syrup, sunflower seeds, salt, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Add Chocolate Chips and Spread the Batter
Fold in the chocolate chips and mix gently. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly using a spatula.
Step 4: Bake and Cool
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing into bars.
Serving and Storage
Enjoy these Homemade Protein Bars as a healthy snack, breakfast option, or post-workout fuel. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the bars and thaw as needed.
These protein-packed bars are a convenient, wholesome alternative to store-bought snacks, great for meal prepping, lunchboxes, or an easy grab-and-go bite!
