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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Snacks » No-Bake Raspberry Protein Bars

    ★★★★★ from 34 reviews

    No-Bake Raspberry Protein Bars

    Published Jan 18, 2016 · Modified Jul 18, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 246 Comments

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    I went to the store on a mission to find options. Pink options. Natural pink options.

    Easy No-Bake Raspberry Protein Bars

    Pure pomegranate juice costs more than my apartment. Beets stain my hands. And who honestly wants to wait an hour to roast one? Now raspberries....

    LETTUCE ALL BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF. They may have weird fuzzy tendrils and a bamboozling silent "p," but man oh man do they taste dreamypants in any way, shape or form. I nearly fell over when I saw that they were on sale.

    Easy No-Bake Raspberry Protein Bars

    It's almost that one holiday that everyone hates or loves, and these are the most perfect of all ways to tell that special someone you adore them. I love dark chocolate like a sister so regardless of my relationship status, I don't mind V-Day. You better believe there's a strong handful of chocolate chippers in these bars!!

    I've made Angela's Quick N' Easy No-Bake Protein Bars a handful of times and they do not dissapoint. I wanted to experiment with an option that had a) a boatload of my beloved Vega Protein + Greens protein powder and b) less added sugar. Vega is sweetened with stevia, so in my humble opinion, these delightful little guys have just the right amount of sweetness with half the added sugar. Ding dong win wong.

    Easy No-Bake Raspberry Protein Bars

    I wanted these to be BRIGHT pink. With my refusal to use beets or red #5, I was left with pinkish beauties studded with the juicy red razzes. After mixing in a full half cup of raspberries to the batter, realizing they were too wet, and then adding more oat flour, I proceeded to gracefully smush bits and pieces of raspberries into the top of the bars.

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    I'm not saying they'd win a beauty contest, but they have the taste and texture of an angel. AND...and...they only require one bowl and get this---no food processor!! Flawless. No flaws.

    Let's talk ingredients for a sec! I used Bob's Red Mill oat flour, but feel free to grind old-fashioned oats in the food processor or blender if you don't have oat flour on hand. And now for the fun part!

    Easy No-Bake Raspberry Protein Bars

    GIVEAWAY (CLOSED): My friends at Vega are giving one lucky reader a tub of Vanilla Protein + Greens, a tub of Chocolate Protein + Greens, AND a shaker bottle! How amazing is that? To enter, simply leave a comment telling me you favorite way to use protein powder. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will end Sunday, January 24th at 12am EST. The winner will be notified via email. Good luck!

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    No-Bake Raspberry Protein Bars

    ★★★★★ 4.9 from 34 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph, MS, RD, LD
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Total Time: 15 mins
    • Yield: 12 bars 1x
    • Cuisine: Snack
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    Description

    These easy, one-bowl, gluten-free raspberry protein bars taste like dessert!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 ¾ cups oat flour (or old-fashioned oats ground into flour)
    • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
    • ½ cup vanilla plant-based protein powder (I use Vega Vanilla Protein + Greens)
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup creamy almond butter (the drippy kind)
    • ¼ cup almond milk (I used pomegranate juice, either will work)
    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
    • ½ cup raspberries (plus more for topping)
    • 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Line an 8x8inch square baking dish with parchment paper or plastic wrap.
    2. Place oat flour, flax, protein powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
    3. Add almond butter, almond milk, and pure maple syrup. Using your hands, stir mixture until fully combined. Stir in chocolate chips. It will seem dry!
    4. Add fresh raspberries and use your hands again to break down raspberries into batter until fully combined (the "dough" should start to turn light pink).
    5. Press mixture evenly into pan until smooth. Press additional raspberries into dough if desired.
    6. Freeze bars for at least an hour before slicing into 12 bars. Store in the refrigerator for optimal texture.

    Notes

    Inspired by Oh She Glow's Quick N' Easy No-Bake Protein Bars

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    Easy No-Bake Raspberry Protein Bars

    Disclosure: I was not asked to write this post nor was I compensated. I was provided with free product. All opinions are my own.

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Jess says

      January 24, 2016 at 8:36 pm

      Smoothie, every morning!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Dominique says

      January 24, 2016 at 5:09 pm

      I hide it in pancakes!!! My dad used to do it to me growing up. lol

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Jessica Miller says

      January 24, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      I add them to my smoothies:)

      Reply
    4. Pauline says

      January 24, 2016 at 9:37 am

      I love smoothies in the morning with protein powder, almond milk, some greens, almond butter, fiber, and a frozen banana. it's delicious and gives me enough protein to fuel my workout and my day! I'd love to try Vega's healthy protein!

      Reply
    5. Bethany says

      January 24, 2016 at 1:38 am

      I love protein powder in smoothies!

      Reply
    6. Diana says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      My favorite way to use protein powder is in The Fitnessista's oatmeal breakfast cookies or in overnight oats!

      Reply
    7. Ashley M says

      January 23, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      I love it with smoothies!!

      Reply
    8. mycraftingworld says

      January 23, 2016 at 8:35 pm

      I use it to add protein to my hot oatmeal in the mornings.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. liz l says

      January 23, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      We use it in waffles!

      Reply
    10. jeremy mclaughlin says

      January 23, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      Always add protein to my smoothies.

      Reply
    11. jeanne says

      January 23, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      Love baking muffins with protein powder!

      Reply
    12. wen budro says

      January 23, 2016 at 7:20 pm

      I am a novice at this so I currently only use it in smoothies. I would like to expand my usage and use protein powder in things like this bar recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. allie says

      January 23, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      I love adding it to smooehites

      Reply
    14. Claire says

      January 23, 2016 at 6:23 pm

      in shakes

      Reply
    15. William Thomas says

      January 23, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      My favorite way to use protein powder is stirred into gravy. I also like it baked in meat loaf.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. chickie brewer says

      January 23, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      I would like to add it to my nutritional desserts!

      ★★★★

      Reply
    17. Shawna says

      January 23, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      I use it in smoothies!

      Reply
    18. Linda Bradshaw says

      January 23, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      I currently just add milk to mine because I don't know what else to do. I am new to the whole thing because my doctor said I need to do protein shakes since I do not like eating food.

      Reply
    19. Barrie says

      January 23, 2016 at 5:34 pm

      I love using protein powder in healthy breakfast muffins for my teen. It tastes good, keeps her filled till lunch, and she's never the wiser!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. Steph says

      January 23, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      Mixed in smoothies

      Reply
    21. Rebecca Y says

      January 23, 2016 at 4:14 pm

      My favorite way to use protein is in energy bites! They are perfect for when you're on the go & are easy to make ahead of time. They also don't make as much of a mess in the car as protein shakes do 😉

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. judith says

      January 23, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      overnight oats!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 24, 2016 at 10:06 pm

        Hi Judith! You're the winner! Email me your shipping information to hummusapien@hotmail.com and we'll get you the protein ASAP 🙂 Thanks!

        Reply
    23. Fiona N says

      January 23, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      I love to use protein powder in smoothies, cereal and oatmeal
      Thank You for the chance

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    24. Zené says

      January 23, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      I like to use protein powder in pancakes, cookies, and banana bread.

      Reply
    25. Colleen Busch says

      January 23, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      I love to add it into a bowl of oatmeal in the morning.

      Reply
    26. Luis A says

      January 23, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      I like adding protein powder to my morning shakes.

      Reply
    27. Jennifer M says

      January 23, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      I like to add protein powder to my smoothies.

      Reply
    28. latanya says

      January 23, 2016 at 12:19 pm

      I use them in my protein shake. I never thought to use it any other way. Thanks for the idea to try it differently.

      Reply
    29. karen says

      January 23, 2016 at 11:34 am

      I have never tried baking with the powder only using it as a shake.

      Reply
    30. Nicole says

      January 23, 2016 at 11:30 am

      We love simply adding protein to smoothies we make for breakfast each morning

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    31. jodi says

      January 23, 2016 at 11:12 am

      I like to make protein powder pancakes and also no bake protein cookies with peanut butter

      Reply
    32. Steph D. says

      January 23, 2016 at 11:07 am

      I love to add protein powder to my oatmeal in the morning or I make protein pancakes! 🙂 thanks for the recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    33. Cheryl says

      January 23, 2016 at 10:46 am

      My favorite way to use protein powder is a shake.

      Reply
    34. Pam C. says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:52 am

      I guess I'm pretty old school because my favorite way to use protein powder is still in a smoothie.

      Reply
    35. Taryn T. says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:49 am

      To be honest, I have not used protein powder. I used to think it was just for shakes, but recently had a "peanut butter cup" made with protein powder. It really made me think that I could use the powder to kick start my healthy eating in a variety of ways!

      Reply
    36. Darlene Owen says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:40 am

      I use protein powder in my smoothies

      Reply
    37. Mary Beth Elderton says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:35 am

      These protein bars look delicious! I like to add protein powder to recipes like this. I also love adding a bit to smoothies.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    38. deanna says

      January 23, 2016 at 8:04 am

      I like to put protein powder in my fruit smoothies. Is that boring? But it is my favorite! Then sometimes I freeze the smoothies and make popsicles.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    39. Dee says

      January 23, 2016 at 3:32 am

      I love making cookies with protien powder! Let's me indulge with less guilt!

      Reply
    40. Shokufeh says

      January 23, 2016 at 12:17 am

      Love to add it to my smoothies!

      Reply
    41. Jane Baird says

      January 22, 2016 at 10:19 pm

      My favorite way to use protein powder is in my daily SMOOTHIES!! I use any and all fruits & veggies within reach, throw in some protein powder and have at it! The powder I've used for years is becoming more and more difficult to come by, so I'd love to try yours to see if it's comparable!! Here's hoping!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    42. monika says

      January 22, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      My favourite way to use protein powder is in pancakes 🙂
      Thanks for doing a giveaway!

      ★★★★

      Reply
    43. Cathy Henry says

      January 22, 2016 at 6:44 pm

      I have never used protein powder but would love to start with this. ?

      Reply
    44. courtney says

      January 22, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      OMG! i started using Vega since you recommended it and am obsessed but it's $$ on a student budget. I use it in my post-workout smoothies every morning. Would love to win this!!!

      Reply
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