Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Combine rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
Mix almond butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, protein powder, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir until well mixed. Fold in dried cherries.
Press mixture tightly into a greased 8×8-inch pan.
Chill for 1 hour, then cut into 12 bars.
Store in refrigerated container.
Notes
Use any neutral nut butter as a substitute for almond butter.
Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips or sunflower seeds for extra crunch.
Bars improve in texture after refrigerating for 4-6 hours or overnight.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion Healthy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg