Description
This Healthy Gluten-Free Strawberry Protein Bar recipe offers a nutritious and delicious snack perfect for on-the-go energy boosts. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and fresh strawberries, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, and vanilla protein powder thoroughly to ensure even distribution of all dry components.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey or maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix, then add the chopped fresh strawberries. Stir everything together until the mixture is evenly blended.
- Transfer and Bake: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bars turn golden brown and set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked mixture to cool completely before cutting into 8 bars for best texture and ease of serving.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Ensure strawberries are fresh and well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the bars.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds.
