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This healthy protein bars recipe is delicious and easy to make. Plus they store well so they make a great grab and go snack. If you love the cherry almond combo then you will love these healthy homemade protein bars.

I’m all for healthy real food and clean eating, This healthy protein bars recipe falls in line perfectly with my new found healthy lifestyle. Since I keep most of these ingredients in my pantry on a regular basis these healthy homemade protein bars are quite easy to make. Ready to make your own protein bars?

Cherry Almond Healthy Protein Bars Recipe

What You Will Need (Full Printable Recipe Available Below)

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• Almond Meal 
• Rolled Oats
• Vanilla Protein Powder
• Chia Seeds
• Coconut Oil
• Almond Butter
• Vanilla Extract
• Pure Maple Syrup
• Almond Milk
• Dried Cherries
• Chopped Almonds

How to Make the Best Homemade Protein Bars

This healthy protein bar recipe is a delicious snack that even the kids will love. They may not even notice that these are good for them 😉 Of course, like with any homemade recipe make sure before you begin that you have all of your ingredients to make these healthy homemade protein bars.

• In a large bowl combine the first four ingredients. 
  • 1 cup almond meal
  •  1/2 cup regular oats
  •  2 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder
  •  1 tablespoon chia seeds 
• Heat the coconut oil until melted and whisk it in with the almond butter and syrup.
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, measured solid 
  • 1/3 cup almond butter 
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    
• Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix slightly
• Slowly add the almond milk and whisk until combined. 
  • 1/4 cup almond milk

• Add the dried cherries and mix again.
  • 2/3 cup dried cherries
• Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Scoop the mixture into the pan and using another piece of parchment paper, press the bar mixture evenly into the pan. Press hard to make sure they stay together.  
• Top the mixture with the almonds and use a silicone spatula to press them into the mixture. 
• Place in the freezer to set for one hour. 
• Remove and cut into ten bars. 
• Calorie info will vary depending on how many pieces you cut this into and which brand products you use.  When I make this it, it is 218 calories per bar (total 10 bars)

Keep your delicious no-bake protein bars in the freezer until ready to eat (or place in the fridge). These DIY protein bars can be eaten straight from the freezer or chilled in the fridge. 

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Cherry Almond Healthy Protein Bars Recipe (Printable Version)

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How to Make the Best Ever Healthy Protein Bars Recipe

Yield: 10

This healthy protein bars recipe is delicious and easy to make. Plus they store well so they make a great grab and go snack. If you love the cherry almond combo then you will love these healthy homemade protein bars

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Ingredients

• 1 cup almond meal
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil measured solid
• 1/3 cup almond butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 2/3 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine the first four ingredients. 
2. Heat the coconut oil until melted and whisk it in with the almond butter and syrup.
3. Pour wet into dry and mix slightly.
4. Slowly add the almond milk and whisk until combined.
5. Add the dried cherries and mix again.
6. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Scoop the mixture into the pan and using another piece of parchment paper, press the bar mixture evenly into the pan. Press hard to make sure they stay together.
7. Top the mixture with the almonds and use a silicone spatula to press them into the mixture.
8. Place in the freezer to set for one hour.
9. Remove and cut into ten bars.

Notes

Keep in the freezer until ready to eat (or place in the fridge). Can be eaten straight from the freezer or chilled in the fridge. 

Recommended Products

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• 
  Trader Joe's Almond Butter Two Pack - Crunchy + Creamy Almond Butter Two Pack Unsalted - No Salt
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  Spectrum Essentials Organic Chia Seed, Omega-3 & Fiber, 12 Oz
• 
  Truvani Organic Vegan Protein Powder Chocolate - 20g of Plant Based Protein, Organic Protein Powder, Pea Protein for Women and Men, Vegan, Non GMO, Gluten Free, Dairy Free (1 Serving)
• 
  Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, 2 Pound (Pack of 1)
• 
  Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour, 16-ounce

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 223Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 36mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 9g

Calorie info will vary depending on how many pieces you cut this into and which brand products you use.  When I made this it, it was around 218-223 calories per bar. 

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