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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Recipe Round-ups » 12 No-Bake Vegan Protein Bars

    12 No-Bake Vegan Protein Bars

    Published Sep 3, 2015 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 52 Comments

    Proteinproteinprotein. In America, you can never have enough protein.

    12 Homemade No-Bake Vegan Protein Bars…perfect for a healthy snack! Hummusapien.com

    Got a stain on your shirt? Have some protein.

    Phone died? Have some protein.

    Broke your left toe? Have some protein.

    It's next to impossible to be deficient in protein if you're consuming enough calories. Did you know that your body only needs 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram body weight? Did you know that after consuming about 25 grams of protein at a time, the rest is stored as fuel?

    Now don't get me wrong---protein is very, very important. But we tend to go a liiiiittle over-board. Like I love when people hear I don't eat meat and immediately ask me where I got my shirt from.

    Kidding. They of course immediately ask me where I get my protein. Because if you don't eat steak, how the hell are you even alive?!

    To many people, meat = protein. Bread = carbs. Butter = fat. There's a lot more to the macronutrient story than that, my friends. I get plenty of protein each day from foods like beans, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, tempeh, spirulina, and brown rice protein powder after workouts. My albumin is right where it should be, as are my iron, B12, and calcium levels. Plant power, baby!

    You needn't smash chicken breasts and quest bars and whey protein shakes to be fit. Shocking, I know.

    When it comes to plant-based protein powder, choose a clean brown rice, pea, or hemp protein (or combination) that's naturally sweetened with stevia or a bit of coconut sugar.  My favorites include Skoop B-Strong brown rice protein, Vega Protein + Greens, or Manitoba Harvest Hemp Pro 70. Stay away from soy protein isolate, which is the most highly processed form of soy. Lots of mainstream protein powders are packed with sucralose, aspartame, and crazy artificial colors. No thank you!

    Next time you're feeling hangry (which was just added to the dictionary, by the way), snack on a plant-powered protein bar that requires no cooking at all. Homemade no-bake protein bars are one of my favorite ways to simultaneously squash my sweet tooth and calm the hunger beast when that mid-day slump rolls around.

    Chicken optional.

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    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. 180nutrition says

      January 06, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      I love vegan protein bars especially for this kind of bars that are easy to make. Thank you for sharing this, taste so good.

      Reply
    2. 180nutrition says

      January 06, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      I love vegan protein bars especially for this kind of bars that are easy to make. Thank you for sharing this, taste so good.

      Reply
    3. samara says

      October 11, 2018 at 2:43 am

      Definitely going to try these recipes…they look yummy...can wait to try 😀

      Reply
    4. samara says

      October 11, 2018 at 2:43 am

      Definitely going to try these recipes…they look yummy...can wait to try 😀

      Reply
    5. Kelly @ Eat the Gains says

      September 07, 2015 at 11:10 pm

      I need to try all of these!!

      Reply
    6. Kelly @ Eat the Gains says

      September 07, 2015 at 11:10 pm

      I need to try all of these!!

      Reply
    7. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      September 05, 2015 at 10:47 am

      THANK YOU! The protein obsession drives me kind of nutty, especially after I tried going on a higher protein diet a handful of times and never felt worse. Plants need more love. And thank YOU for the link love <3

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 05, 2015 at 1:46 pm

        Love for the plants baby!

        Reply
    8. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      September 05, 2015 at 10:47 am

      THANK YOU! The protein obsession drives me kind of nutty, especially after I tried going on a higher protein diet a handful of times and never felt worse. Plants need more love. And thank YOU for the link love <3

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 05, 2015 at 1:46 pm

        Love for the plants baby!

        Reply
    9. Rebecca Lwin says

      September 03, 2015 at 10:41 pm

      Hey lady, excellent post and thank you for pointing out that the body can only absorb and utilise a certain amount of protein at once. I really feel like Americans should change their focus of "pushing" away from protein, coz virtually no one needs more… and towards vegetables, hey?? 😉 xx

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 05, 2015 at 1:48 pm

        Right?! Like how about we focus on veggies for one little second! The world would be a better place, that's for sure.

        Reply
    10. Rebecca Lwin says

      September 03, 2015 at 10:41 pm

      Hey lady, excellent post and thank you for pointing out that the body can only absorb and utilise a certain amount of protein at once. I really feel like Americans should change their focus of "pushing" away from protein, coz virtually no one needs more… and towards vegetables, hey?? 😉 xx

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 05, 2015 at 1:48 pm

        Right?! Like how about we focus on veggies for one little second! The world would be a better place, that's for sure.

        Reply
    11. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

      September 03, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      What a great round up of no-bake bars! I've been experimenting with afternoon snacks, and I've learned that an apple + PB will keep me fuller/less bloated/more energy than a quest bar. Shouldn't come as a major surprise!

      I feel like people have the same reaction to protein as they do calcium. You can get so much calcium from leafy greens and broccoli - it doesn't have to be milk!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 05, 2015 at 1:49 pm

        Quest bars have soooo much added fiber, it wouldn't surprise me at all if they caused some belly bloat!

        Reply
    12. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

      September 03, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      What a great round up of no-bake bars! I've been experimenting with afternoon snacks, and I've learned that an apple + PB will keep me fuller/less bloated/more energy than a quest bar. Shouldn't come as a major surprise!

      I feel like people have the same reaction to protein as they do calcium. You can get so much calcium from leafy greens and broccoli - it doesn't have to be milk!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 05, 2015 at 1:49 pm

        Quest bars have soooo much added fiber, it wouldn't surprise me at all if they caused some belly bloat!

        Reply
    13. Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. says

      September 03, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Ohh these all look delish! Vega is one of my fav vegan protein powders. I just started school and need healthy portable snacks, so I can't wait to try some of these.

      Also - I'm sure a lot people ALSO want to know where you get your shirts from in addition to your protein 🙂

      Reply
    14. Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. says

      September 03, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      Ohh these all look delish! Vega is one of my fav vegan protein powders. I just started school and need healthy portable snacks, so I can't wait to try some of these.

      Also - I'm sure a lot people ALSO want to know where you get your shirts from in addition to your protein 🙂

      Reply
    15. Beverley @ sweaty&fit says

      September 03, 2015 at 12:54 pm

      Hahaha that is sooo accurate!! I get asked way too many times "how do I get enough protein?"
      Its really not as hard as they seem to think! Thanks for sharing this round up 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 03, 2015 at 2:52 pm

        You're welcome! Ohhhh my favorite question 🙂

        Reply
    16. Beverley @ sweaty&fit says

      September 03, 2015 at 12:54 pm

      Hahaha that is sooo accurate!! I get asked way too many times "how do I get enough protein?"
      Its really not as hard as they seem to think! Thanks for sharing this round up 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 03, 2015 at 2:52 pm

        You're welcome! Ohhhh my favorite question 🙂

        Reply
    17. Shay says

      September 03, 2015 at 11:08 am

      I use Sunwarrior, Warrior Blend raw vegan protein (natural flavor cuz I don't like stevia). That is a good one, right? BTW...These bars look amazing- thanks!!! 🙂

      Reply
    18. Shay says

      September 03, 2015 at 11:08 am

      I use Sunwarrior, Warrior Blend raw vegan protein (natural flavor cuz I don't like stevia). That is a good one, right? BTW...These bars look amazing- thanks!!! 🙂

      Reply
    19. Kate says

      September 03, 2015 at 10:20 am

      I am so hesitant to buy protein powder, because it seems like a money sucker and I'd usually rather just eat something. But then I see recipes like these delicious ones and I'm torn. It does seem like protein powder is incredibly convenient for post-workout snacks!

      Reply
    20. Kate says

      September 03, 2015 at 10:20 am

      I am so hesitant to buy protein powder, because it seems like a money sucker and I'd usually rather just eat something. But then I see recipes like these delicious ones and I'm torn. It does seem like protein powder is incredibly convenient for post-workout snacks!

      Reply
    21. She Rocks Fitness says

      September 03, 2015 at 10:04 am

      I love pea and rice proteins...It is so much more gentle on my stomach and I recommend these to many friends and clients...The whey, soy, and isolate, and other terms I cannot pronounce do not go well with my stomach. Great post friend! XOXO

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 03, 2015 at 2:52 pm

        Right on! It's all about what the tummy likes, and I think brown rice is my tummy's bestie.

        Reply
    22. She Rocks Fitness says

      September 03, 2015 at 10:04 am

      I love pea and rice proteins...It is so much more gentle on my stomach and I recommend these to many friends and clients...The whey, soy, and isolate, and other terms I cannot pronounce do not go well with my stomach. Great post friend! XOXO

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 03, 2015 at 2:52 pm

        Right on! It's all about what the tummy likes, and I think brown rice is my tummy's bestie.

        Reply
    23. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      September 03, 2015 at 9:48 am

      I'm getting my hair cut shortly. How much protein is in hair?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 03, 2015 at 2:53 pm

        All the protein. Even more than your toes.

        Reply
    24. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      September 03, 2015 at 9:48 am

      I'm getting my hair cut shortly. How much protein is in hair?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 03, 2015 at 2:53 pm

        All the protein. Even more than your toes.

        Reply
    25. Macy says

      September 03, 2015 at 9:39 am

      A batch of one of these would make me very happy to take to Louisville for my IM , immm just saying ; )))

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 03, 2015 at 2:53 pm

        Hehehe I gotcha girllll!

        Reply
    26. Macy says

      September 03, 2015 at 9:39 am

      A batch of one of these would make me very happy to take to Louisville for my IM , immm just saying ; )))

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 03, 2015 at 2:53 pm

        Hehehe I gotcha girllll!

        Reply
    27. dixya | food, pleasure, and health says

      September 03, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      the conversation with protein never stops...people really feel like they need so much more protein. this is an awesome roundup.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 03, 2015 at 2:51 pm

        Thanks, lady! It's always an interesting conversation to have 🙂

        Reply
    28. dixya | food, pleasure, and health says

      September 03, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      the conversation with protein never stops...people really feel like they need so much more protein. this is an awesome roundup.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 03, 2015 at 2:51 pm

        Thanks, lady! It's always an interesting conversation to have 🙂

        Reply
    29. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      September 03, 2015 at 9:14 am

      Can you do me a favor and explain to Curt why he doesn't need 50+ grams of animal protein with every single meal? I tried to institute meatless mondays and that lasted all of 10 minutes ARGH. Maybe I'll convince him with vegan protein bars? Thanks for including me lovebug! xox

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 03, 2015 at 2:53 pm

        I'm gonna call C and give him a big piece of my mind!!!! JK. Kind of. 🙂

        Reply
    30. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      September 03, 2015 at 9:14 am

      Can you do me a favor and explain to Curt why he doesn't need 50+ grams of animal protein with every single meal? I tried to institute meatless mondays and that lasted all of 10 minutes ARGH. Maybe I'll convince him with vegan protein bars? Thanks for including me lovebug! xox

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 03, 2015 at 2:53 pm

        I'm gonna call C and give him a big piece of my mind!!!! JK. Kind of. 🙂

        Reply
    31. lindsay says

      September 03, 2015 at 7:35 am

      overboard on protein? NEVER! I kid, I kid. yes, um 'mericans tend to pack every ounce of protein into food. At least these options are like the real deal --> GOOD QUALITY STUFF!

      Reply
    32. lindsay says

      September 03, 2015 at 7:35 am

      overboard on protein? NEVER! I kid, I kid. yes, um 'mericans tend to pack every ounce of protein into food. At least these options are like the real deal --> GOOD QUALITY STUFF!

      Reply
    33. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      September 03, 2015 at 6:17 am

      I'll admit that I usually run the other way when I see "protein" in a title. I just don't get the craze over eating alllll the protein and I think 99.9% of people are eating way too much. So thanks for what you wrote. 🙂 That said, I have nothing against a tasty bar and looks like you've found the best of the best!

      Reply
    34. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      September 03, 2015 at 6:17 am

      I'll admit that I usually run the other way when I see "protein" in a title. I just don't get the craze over eating alllll the protein and I think 99.9% of people are eating way too much. So thanks for what you wrote. 🙂 That said, I have nothing against a tasty bar and looks like you've found the best of the best!

      Reply

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