Have you read some of the ingredients on your protein bar? Seriously, it is tough to find a clean-label bar out there, which is why I created my own. When I’m on the go—whether it’s traveling, running between meetings, or even just out for a long day of errands—I need something that fuels me without the sugar crash, weird additives, or “mystery ingredients” you find in so many store-bought bars. Enter: my go-to travel protein bar.
These bars check all the boxes: high in protein, rich in fiber, full of healthy fats, and naturally sweetened without junk. They’re balanced enough to keep blood sugar steady, nutrient-dense to actually satisfy hunger, and easy to pack in your bag for wherever life takes you.
The best part? They take minutes to make and taste so good you’ll forget they’re good for you. They also have 12 grams of protein per serving to help you feel satiated. You can change up the nut butters for various flavor combinations.
I have continually kept these bars in my freezer over the past year and just take one out when I know I’ll need a little something to keep me going throughout my day.
Hope you enjoy!
Cheers to your health! XDeeDee
Ingredients
- 2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder I used Levels Whey
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup hemp seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flax
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener sub raw honey, maple syrup, stevia
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine nut butter, protein powder, flax/chia, hemp seeds, coconut, vanilla, and sea salt and monk fruit.
- Mix until thick and doughy. If too dry, add almond milk 1 tbsp at a time until it holds together.
- Press mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan and smooth the top.Refr
- Refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm, then slice into bars.
- Wrap individually in parchment or store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
- Top as you like!
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