• 1/2 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (may use regular milk, coconut milk, soy milk)
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 medium Banana
• 1 1/2 cup of Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• 1/2 cup Almond Meal
• 3 tbsp Coconut, shredded raw
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 servings Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1/4 cup Almonds
• 1/4 cup Golden Raisins

Tip 2: You may also want to try cranberries and walnuts, or cashews and chocolate instead of the almonds!


Tip 3: You can make your own Almond Meal by grinding almonds in a food processor or using one of the following: nut meal, oat flour, whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour (gluten-free), amaranth flour (gluten-free), or simply plain white flour. 


Tip 4: Use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey if you like.


Follow the preparation instructions on the next page …

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TIP: Make a big batch of these popular “No-Cook” German Chocolate Protein Bars for breakfast, and then store them in the fridge for up to 5 days (or in the freezer for a month … but they’ll never last that long!)

This recipe is a “keeper” for several reasons! First of all it’s vegan, so you can share with all of your friends … including those who follow a strict diet. And then, because no cooking is required, these Protein Bars are easy to prepare and all of the natural ingredients retain lots of healthy nutrients and flavor that would otherwise disappear in the oven. “Raw” is good!

Sarah originally created this great recipe several years ago, and has added some tweaks and improvements since then. You can plan on a prep time of approximately 20 minutes to make a dozen German Chocolate Protein Bars with this new, improved recipe. Then it’s best to put them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to let them firm up before eating.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
 

• 1 cup oats
• 1⁄2 cup vegan protein powder (I used soy)
• 1⁄4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and soaked for 30 minutes 1⁄2 cup + 1⁄4 cup chopped pecans, divided
• 1⁄2 cup + 1⁄4 cup shredded coconut, divided
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 tsp salt
• water as needed (up to 1⁄4 cup)
• 2 tbsp cacao nibs or chocolate chips

Follow these simple instructions to make a batch of healthy German Chocolate Protein Bars:
 
 

1. In a food processor grind up the oats until they are a fine flour. Add protein and cocoa powders and blend again until well combined.

2. Drain and rinse the dates then add them to the food processor along with 1⁄2 cup of pecans, 1⁄2 cup of shredded coconut, vanilla, and salt. Blend again, adding a little water at a time, until a dough forms.

3. Transfer dough to a bowl, stir in the remaining 1⁄4 cup of pecans and coconut along with 2 tbsp cacao nibs or chocolate chips.

4. Scrape dough onto a piece of parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Cover with another piece of parchment paper and roll the bars out to about 1⁄2 inch, shaping into a square as you roll.

5. Place the bars in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, allowing them to firm up before cutting into 12 equal pieces.

6. Store in refrigerator for 5 days or a month in the freezer.

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Source: Sarah McMinn

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12 dried apricots
4 strawberries
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 scoops pea protein
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cup oats

Nutrition values per bar:
278 calories,
8 g fat (1g saturated),
30 g carbs,
23 g protein,
4 g fiber

Just follow these 3 easy steps to make these delicious (vegan!) Apricot-Oat Energy Bars:

1. Blend 6 apricots, strawberries, water, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt in a blender or food processor 1 minute until smooth. Add protein powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.


2. Finely chop remaining 6 apricots and place in a mixing bowl with oats. Top with blended apricot mixture. Hand-mix ingredients until they are smooth.


3. Place on a lined 8-by-8-inch cooking pan and spread mixture evenly. Freeze for 45 minutes. Remove from the freezer and cut into 6 even bars.

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Source: Heidi Kristoffer

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