These homemade vegan protein bars use oats, figs, dates, flaxseed, chia seeds, and plant-based protein powder. They make a simple snack for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge or freezer.
Ingredients
- ½ cup nut or seed butter
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons plant milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 Medjool dates pitted
- 2 figs plus ½ cup chopped figs divided
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened plant-based protein powder
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup ground chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine the nut butter, plant milk, and vanilla extract. Add the dates and 2 figs and process until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, protein powder, ground flaxseed, ground chia, ground cinnamon, and salt, if using. Process until combined and a very thick dough is formed. If the dough is too moist, add some more protein powder. If the dough is too dry, add very small amounts of plant milk.
- Fold in the chopped figs.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Place in the freezer for 1 hour. Cut into 8 equal pieces.