Baked Protein Bars

GF V SF Jul 18, 2025

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These easy to prepare protein bars pack 18 g of protein in just 179 calories, require only 9 ingredients and 10 minutes to put together, and can be easily taken on the go. They're sugar free, gluten free, a good source of both healthy fats and fiber, and of course high in protein. They also boast a high contents of the micronutrients riboflavin, vitamin B12, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus. These protein bars will be my simple protein source on the go during my upcoming vacation, as they hold together quite well during travel. For other protein bar recipes, check out the following:

- 5 tbsp (80 g) Almond butter
- 4 tbsp (48 g) Granulated monk fruit
- 1.5 scoop (45 g) Whey protein powder, unflavored
- 1.5 scoop (45 g) Casein protein powder, unflavored
- 5 tbsp (25 g) Cocoa powder
- 2 tsp (10 g) Almond extract
- 1 tsp (3 g) Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) Salt
- 1/2 cup (120 g) Water

1. Preheat your oven to 350F, and line a small pan with parchment paper. The one I'm using is 10" x 6", though a standard 9 x 5" bread pan will also work. The protein bars will just be a little thicker, so they may require an additional few minutes of baking time

2. In a medium bowl, combine together all ingredients until you have a thick brownie batter, almost like a spread. Transfer to the pan

3. Any nut butter will work. I've gone with almond today because it was what I had on hand, but cashew butter, peanut butter, tahini, sunflower seed butter, etc. would all be good as well

4. My protein powder is unflavored, but if yours is flavored then omit the sweetener

5. You can also use milk (dairy or non-dairy) will work in place of water

6. Bake at 350F for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick to the center comes out clean. Let cool totally in the pan before cutting into bars. Store protein bars in the fridge or freezer in an airtight bag

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Description

Time

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

30 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$0.74

Ingredients

Serving(s)

5 tbsp Almond butter

4 tbsp Granulated monk fruit

1.5 scoop Whey protein powder, unflavored

1.5 scoop Casein protein powder, unflavored

5 tbsp Cocoa powder

2 tsp Almond extract

1 tsp Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Salt

1/2 cup Water

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350F, and line a small pan with parchment paper. The one I'm using is 10" x 6", though a standard 9 x 5" bread pan will also work. The protein bars will just be a little thicker, so they may require an additional few minutes of baking time

In a medium bowl, combine together all ingredients until you have a thick brownie batter, almost like a spread. Transfer to the pan

Any nut butter will work. I've gone with almond today because it was what I had on hand, but cashew butter, peanut butter, tahini, sunflower seed butter, etc. would all be good as well

My protein powder is unflavored, but if yours is flavored then omit the sweetener

You can also use milk (dairy or non-dairy) will work in place of water

Bake at 350F for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick to the center comes out clean. Let cool totally in the pan before cutting into bars. Store protein bars in the fridge or freezer in an airtight bag

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 5

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 179

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Total Fat: 9.5g (12 %)
Saturated Fat: 1.4g (7 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.0g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.3g
Cholesterol: 26mg (9 %)
Sodium: 205mg (9 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 16.8g (6 %)
Fiber: 4.1g (15 %)
Net Carbs: 3.1g
Total Sugar: 1.3g
Added Sugar: 0.0g (0 %)
Sugar Alcohol: 9.6g
Protein: 18.4g (37 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.44mcg (18 %)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 280mg (22 %)
Iron: 1.49mg (8 %)
Magnesium: 104mg (25 %)
Potassium: 279mg (6 %)

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Glycemic Index:

6.2

Glycemic Load:

1.0

Sources of Inspiration

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