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Cinnamon Protein Bars

Easy no-bake cinnamon protein bars made with oat and coconut flour for a chewy, protein-packed snack.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups oat flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour can substitute more oat flour or almond flour
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons sugar any granulated sweetener works
  • 1/2 cup almond butter can substitute any nut butter
  • 1/2 cup brown rice syrup or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk use unsweetened almond milk if desired
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon (topping)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (topping) any granulated sweetener works

Equipment

  • 8 x 8-inch baking dish
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, coconut flour, vanilla protein powder, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons sugar until evenly combined.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the almond butter and brown rice syrup and heat in 15–20 second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the melted almond-brown rice syrup mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  5. Add the 2 tablespoons milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until a thick, firm batter forms.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly to compact.
  7. Mix the topping cinnamon and sugar together, rub or sprinkle it evenly over the pressed bars, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before cutting into 12 bars.

Notes

  • Use sugar-free sweeteners and keto maple syrup to reduce carbs.
  • Swap the almond butter for any nut butter; use seed butter for nut-free.
  • For extra protein, mix equal parts protein powder and milk and drizzle over the bars.
  • Top with a pinch of sea salt to enhance flavor.