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Healthy homemade protein bars are made gluten-free and high in fiber and are the perfect healthy protein packed snack. These bars can be made so many ways, here are three of my current favorite flavors: peanut butter, birthday cake and chocolate chunk.
Each recipe makes one bar! VitaFiber is a magical syrup that is GMO-free, sugar-free, gluten-free and high in fiber! You can purchase it here.
PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BAR
2 tsp Natural Peanut Butter
1 tbsp Vanilla Protein Powder (whey)
1 scoop (28g) Vanilla Protein Powder (whey)
1 tbsp Almond Flour
1 tbsp Powdered Peanut Butter
2 tbsp VitaFiber Syrup
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Almond Milk or Milk of Choice
In a small bowl mix together peanut butter and 1 tbsp. protein powder. Separate into 5-7 pieces, roll into balls and set aside. Mix almond flour, protein powder and powdered peanut butter in a bowl and set aside. In a small sauce pan, on low heat warm the vitafiber, almond milk and vanilla extract until small bubbles form. Turn off heat and add flour/protein mixture.
Mix using a rubber spatula until a dry dough starts to come together, if the mixture is too dry, add another tsp of almond milk. *Note you must work quickly while the vita fiber is still hot or your dough won’t come together.
Place the dough into the center of a piece of parchment paper, fold the parchment over so it covers the dough and knead it with your hands until the dough comes together and is soft and moldable. Fold in the peanut butter balls and continue kneading until mixed. Mold the dough into a bar shape. Cover until the dough has set and then serve.
WHITE CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE PROTEIN BAR
2 tbsp. Almond Flour
1 Scoop (28g) Vanilla Protein Powder (whey)
2 tbsp. VitaFiber Syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1-2 tsp almond milk or milk of choice
1/2 tbsp. Sprinkles
1 tbsp. White Chocolate Chips
Mix together flour, protein powder and set it aside.
In a small sauce pan, heat vitafiber, vanilla extract and 1 tsp of milk on low heat until it bubbles. Turn off heat and add in the almond flour and protein mixture. Mix using a rubber spatula until a dry dough starts to come together, if the mixture is too dry, add another tsp of almond milk. *Note you must work quickly while the vita fiber is still hot or your dough won’t come together.
Place the dough into the center of a piece of parchment paper, fold the parchment over so it covers the dough and knead it with your hands until the dough comes together and is soft and moldable. Add in the sprinkles and white chocolate and continue kneading until mixed. Mold the dough into a bar shape. Cover until the dough has set and then serve.
CHOCOLATE CHUNK PROTEIN BAR
2 tbsp. Almond Flour
1 Scoop (28g) Vanilla Protein Powder (whey)
2 tbsp. VitaFiber Syrup
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1-2 tsp Almond Milk or Milk of Choice
1 tbsp. Dark Chocolate Chips
Mix together flour, protein powder and set it aside.
In a small sauce pan, heat vitafiber, vanilla extract and 1 tsp of milk on low heat until it bubbles. Turn off heat and add in the almond flour and protein mixture. Mix using a rubber spatula until a dry dough starts to come together, if the mixture is too dry, add another tsp of almond milk. *Note you must work quickly while the vita fiber is still hot or your dough won’t come together.
Place the dough into the center of a piece of parchment paper, fold the parchment over so it covers the dough and knead it with your hands until the dough comes together and is soft and moldable. Add in the chocolate chips and continue kneading until mixed. Mold the dough into a bar shape. Cover until the dough has set and then serve.
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Aaargh, I have everything except that VitaFiber. Hiya get my hands on some, these look delicious, super easy & way les expensive than Quest bars! Thanks for sharing.
I added the link to VitaFiber in my post! It’s before the recipes! Xo
Gotta, not hiya lol
That is so funny! I thought “hiya” was a new hip way for saying “how do I” ! LOL!
I had finally bought Vitafiber syrup and I cannot for the life of me get the consistency right. (Maybe too hot or ?) I generally use Cellucor protein powder for my bars & bake with Quest protein. . I follow step by step but it doesn’t turn out. Any suggestions?
What’s the texture when you mix it together?
As soon as I added the vitafiber it basically clumped all together with the protein. I tried making my own before I saw your awesome blog, then tried again, having the same problem.
Pour the VitaFiber in slowly and just keep mixing. Even when it starts to get tough, use your hands or a fork. Let me know how it goes. If that doesn’t work, I can post a video of how I do it. Xo
Thanks you’re awesome! I’ll try to be more patient & do that 🙂
We’ll see how it goes.
Will you please post a video? I’ve tried multiple times and it turns out grainy.
Yes, I will! I will do it as soon as I can and tag you.
Hey! Will this Recipie work without the vitafiber or is there any substitute for it?
Have you used flour other than almond? I have a son allergic to nuts would love to save on his protien bars
Yes, I’ve used oat flour and coconut flour! It’s all great and works the same way! Xo
If anyone here is looking for an alternative to VitaFiber you should check out FiberYum! It is slightly cheaper and corn-free. You can buy it online and they sell tons of other healthy ingredients on their website too.They make both the imo-syrup and imo-powder.
hi, have you calculated the total cost per bar? Just trying to make sure after buying everything that it’s not just as cost effective to buy the Quest bars…thanks!
No, I haven’t but good point. I always have protein powder and coconut flour, etc. on hand so all I had to buy was the VitaFiber when I wanted to make these. Hope it’s more cost effective to make them yourself. Good luck! Xo
Has anyone tried to make these vegan or dairy free? If so, what powder/chips or add ins did you use? I love quest bars but I’m trying to give up dairy – any help would be wonderful!
Does this work using honey instead of the VitaFiber?
Your recipe doesn’t say how many bars it make. would you mind letting me know? thank you. Can you post the link to the video you made?
I’m sorry, it says the recipe makes 1 bar. I haven’t posted a video yet. It’s on my list but as soon as I do I will tag you. Hope this helps. Xo