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Homemade Paleo Protein Bars Recipe (Vegan & GF)

February 11, 2017 by Hannah Healy, Updated March 20, 2019 27 Comments

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These healthy homemade paleo protein bars are packed with nuts, seeds and drizzled with chocolate. They make a delicious quick and easy vegan high protein breakfast that will help keep you fuller longer!

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These healthy homemade paleo protein bars are packed with nuts, seeds and drizzled with chocolate. They make a delicious quick and easy vegan high protein breakfast that will help keep you fuller longer!

homemade paleo protein bars drizzled with chocolate stacked on a white plate with red napkin next to it on a white wooden table

I created this paleo granola bar recipe without peanut butter (I used almond butter instead), but if you prefer peanut butter, you can substitute the almond butter for peanut butter.

Quick & Easy Meal Bars for Breakfast On The Go

These are HEFTY protein bars for the everyday person. I intended these to be a sort of homemade meal replacement bar if you know you’re going to be traveling and you don’t want to be stuck with pastries or bagels. Or you can use these bars as a quick breakfast if you’re having a tough time getting something to eat before work in the mornings.

However, if you’re a gigantic bodybuilding enthusiast who has to eat heaps of food everyday, then these would probably just be a lite snack for you 😉

They are pretty big for snacks for the rest of us, but you can easily cut them into smaller bits if you prefer to have them for snacks.

Side view of three stacked homemade paleo protein bars drizzled with chocolate on a white plate

Protein Powder Substitutes

I used collagen gelatin protein powder for this recipe because it is my favorite type of clean protein powder to use (read here why gelatin is one of the BEST superfoods!). Not only is it super healthy and allergy friendly, but it also doesn’t really taste like anything. You can try other protein powders, but do so at your own risk! I can’t guarantee that it will come out the same or even taste any good for that matter.

However, if you’re vegan you’ll want to use something else…

I think when it comes to vegan protein powders hemp or pea protein is the healthiest option in general, BUT if I’m being totally honest those are pretty gross tasting, so I think those would affect the tasty flavor of this bar.

Rice protein is a good substitute for this recipe that wouldn’t ruin the flavor (even though I’m not a huge fan of rice protein nutritionally speaking), I think it’s ok every once in a while. Feel free to experiment with your own favorite flavorless (or vanilla flavored) vegan protein substitutes….just don’t get mad at me if you try a weird one and it tastes bad….you’ve been forewarned! 😉 You might have to add more honey or almond butter for stickyness depending on the protein powder that you use.

Homemade Paleo Protein Bars Recipe (Vegan & GF):

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homemade paleo protein bars drizzled with chocolate stacked on a white plate with red napkin next to it on a white wooden table
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Homemade Paleo Protein Bars Recipe (Vegan & GF)
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

These healthy homemade paleo protein bars are packed with nuts, seeds and drizzled with chocolate. They make a delicious quick and easy vegan high protein breakfast that will help keep you fuller longer!

Course: Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Paleo, Vegan
Keyword: No Bake, Paleo Recipes, Protein Bars
Servings: 5 Bars
Calories: 483 kcal
Author: Hannah Healy
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup coarse almond meal
  • 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 tbsp shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup grass-fed collagen protein (sub rice protein powder for vegan)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey (sub maple syrup or coconut nectar for vegan)
  • 2 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate or 1/4 cup chocolate chips if you want it sweeter
Instructions
  1. Combine the almond meal, ground flax seeds, chia seeds, protein and shredded coconut in a mixing bowl. Mix with a spoon.
  2. Add the almond butter and honey to the bowl and mix with a spoon, then use your hands to fully combine all the ingredients. The result should be a crumbly texture (it shouldn't be all stuck together like dough).
  3. Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture into the pan firmly. You'll really want to press in hard all over to pack in the mixture tightly--this will ensure that the bars hold their shape.
  4. Place the bars in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 3-5 hours. After it's been refrigerated take it out of the pan with the parchment paper and use a sharp knife to cut it into 5 bars.
For the chocolate drizzle:
  1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. While it's melted drizzle the chocolate evenly over the bars and place in the freezer for a few minutes to set the chocolate.
  2. Keep the bars in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them to keep them around for longer, they will last at least a month in the freezer in a freezer bag. Just be sure to defrost them before eating them out of the freezer.

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Nutrition Facts
Homemade Paleo Protein Bars Recipe (Vegan & GF)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 483 Calories from Fat 285
% Daily Value*
Fat 31.7g49%
Carbohydrates 28.6g10%
Fiber 10.3g43%
Sugar 16.1g18%
Protein 26.4g53%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Laura | Wandercooks says

    February 19, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    Great recipe thanks! Really appreciate your useful info about the protein substitutions – sometimes it can be hard to source the right one so I a) appreciate the info and b) doubly appreciate the flavour warnings! 😛 I’m keen to make these as a morning or afternoon snack, so might cut them into smaller bites (or not haha, depending on how hungry I am!)

    Reply
  2. Debra C. says

    February 19, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    I am always looking for a quick grab-n-go option in the morning, excellent!!

    Reply
  3. Jehan Hale says

    February 19, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    These would be perfect in the morning for me because I’am always running a little late and don’t have time to make breakfast. They sound pretty filling too!

    Reply
  4. linda spiker says

    February 19, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    Beautiful little bars! Love the chocolate on top!

    Reply
  5. Swayam says

    February 19, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    I definitely need one of these today!! Protein bars are a lifesaver and no bake ones are the best!

    Reply
  6. Mark says

    February 20, 2017 at 9:52 am

    They look unreal, love your photos! Could really go for a few of these protein bars about now!

    Reply
  7. Renee Kohley says

    February 20, 2017 at 10:59 am

    Wow! That is so easy! I need a new morning snack recipe for my school aged girls and this will be perfect! Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Jessica DeMay says

    February 20, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    These look so good and I love how easy they are! Also- your video is super fun! Great job 🙂

    Reply
  9. Cristina Curp says

    February 22, 2017 at 8:46 am

    Powerhouse of nutrition right here! These are going on my to make list. Thank you for a killer recipe <3

    Reply
  10. Cristina Curp says

    February 22, 2017 at 8:46 am

    Powerhouse of nutrition right here! These are going on my to make list. Thank you for a killer recipe <3

    Reply
  11. Michele Spring says

    February 22, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    These are great since protein bars can cost so much in the store, plus they usually have all sorts of weird ingredients. I love the nice, clean ingredients in these and that they are no bake!M

    Reply
  12. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    February 22, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    These sound great and so easy to make! I love all of that collagen in there too!

    Reply
  13. Katja says

    February 22, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    What a great way to get more gelatin into my diet. These look so good!!

    Reply
  14. Stacey Crawford says

    February 24, 2017 at 8:17 pm

    These look so easy and tasty!! Yum 🙂

    Reply
  15. ChihYu says

    February 25, 2017 at 6:00 am

    I always need more protein bar choices for after workout snack. This is perfect. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe !

    Reply
  16. Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk) says

    February 25, 2017 at 10:57 am

    These look great. Love the chocolate drizzle on top!

    Reply
  17. Rachel says

    February 25, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    I may make some of these for my backpacking trip to the Grand Canyon next month! Love the chocolate drizzle.

    Reply
  18. Carrie Forrest says

    February 26, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    What a great recipe for a healthy snack on the go!

    Reply
  19. Erin Carter says

    February 26, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    Gelatin is my favourite too! I can’t get enough of that stuff

    Reply
  20. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    February 27, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    I love homemade bars like this for on the go healthy eating! I can’t wait to try these because they’re nice and high in protein!

    Reply
  21. Amy says

    February 27, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    These look so yummy and easy!!! And I actually have everything in the pantry! Can’t wait to try 🙂

    Reply
  22. Dolores says

    October 10, 2017 at 9:18 am

    What can you use instead of Almond meal?

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      October 10, 2017 at 3:07 pm

      I haven’t experimented with other flours, but another nut flour would probably work and possibly another gluten free flour. Coconut flour would not work.

      Reply
  23. Anna says

    February 15, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    Would this recipe work with regular gelatin, not hydrolysate? I have grass-fed gelatin on hand but not hydrolysate… but I don’t want to waste 3/4 cup of it. 🙂 This looks like a great way to get more protein/collagen into easy snacks! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      February 15, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      No it won’t work with regular gelatin, only hydrolysate.

      Reply
  24. KRISTIN LAROCCA says

    September 8, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    I love this recipe and have been making it for a few years.

    Is this nutritional profile correct? I can not see where this has almost 500 calories a serving.

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      September 8, 2019 at 8:03 pm

      Glad you enjoy it Kristin! It should be more or less correct. It may vary a little depending on the products you use, but you can use an app like myfitnesspal to input your ingredients and see the nutritional profile with the products you’re using.

      Reply

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