No Bake Vegan Protein Bars

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Description
Most vegan "protein" bar recipes on the internet are not a protein bar, they're an energy bar. They're usually loaded with dates, maple syrup, and nut butter, and just happen to contain some protein powder. Some don't even use protein powder at all, relying on nuts as their primary "protein" source.

This vegan protein bar is different. Each bar contains 19 g of protein for under 120 calories, with just enough carbs and fat to improve the texture and taste while keeping the protein to calorie ratio in check. They're no bake, easy to make, freeze well, and are naturally vegan, sugar free, gluten free, and nut free.
Time
Prep Time:
10 minutes

Rest Time:
2 hours

Total Time:
2 hours 10 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:
$0.54
Ingredients
Serving(s)
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Instructions
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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the pea protein, cocoa powder, and salt.
  2. Add in the the water, liquid sweetener, melted coconut oil, and vanilla, and mix with your hand wearing a kitchen glove. The dough should look a little too dry, but hold together easily when pressed.
    1. Firmly press the mixture into a parchment lined 9" square pan.
    1. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into 8 protein bars.
    1. Store the protein bars in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer indefinitely.
    Notes
    1. You can also make these protein bars with maple syrup or agave instead of sugar free syrup.
    Nutrient Sugar Free
    Syrup    		 Maple
    Syrup    		 Agave
    Calories 119 144 149
    Protein 18.7 g 18.7 g 18.7 g
    Fat 4.0 g 4.0 g 4.0 g
    Net Carbs 1.9 g 8.4 g 9.3 g
    Fiber 0.5 g 0.5 g 0.5 g
    Added Sugar 0.0 g 6.5 g 6.8 g
    Sugar Alcohol 5.4 g 0.0 g 0.0 g
    Nutrition Facts
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    Serving Size: 1 bar (68 g)
    Calories: 119
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    Total Fat: 4.0g (5 %)
    Saturated Fat: 3.0g (15 %)
    Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g
    Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
    Sodium: 150mg (7 %)
    Total Carbohydrate: 7.7g (3 %)
    Fiber: 0.5g (2 %)
    Net Carbs: 1.9g
    Total Sugar: 1.5g
    Sugar Alcohol: 5.4g
    Protein: 18.7g (37 %)
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    Vitamin B12: 0.0mcg (0 %)
    Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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    Calcium: 62mg (5 %)
    Iron: 2.42mg (13 %)
    Magnesium: 67mg (16 %)
    Potassium: 95mg (2 %)
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    Caffeine: 2.9mg (3 %)
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    Glycemic Index
    :
    21.5

    Glycemic Load
    :
    0.7

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