No Bake Vegan Protein Bars

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Description
Most vegan "protein" bar recipes on the internet are not a protein bar. They're an energy bar (aka a carb or fat bar) that happens to have protein powder in it. Some don't have protein powder at all, just using nuts or something for their sole protein source.

In comparison, this vegan protein bar is an actual protein bar. Each bar contains 19 g of protein in under 120 calories, with just a little bit of carbs and fat to keep the protein ratio in check. They're no bake, easy to prepare, freeze well, and are free of sugar, gluten, and nuts in addition to being vegan.
Time
Prep Time:
10 minutes

Rest Time:
2 hours

Total Time:
2 hours 10 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:
$0.54
Ingredients
Serving(s)
Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Instructions
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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the pea protein, cocoa powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, sugar free syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms. You should be able to press the dough together without crumbling, but it shouldn't be too sticky.
    1. Firmly press the mixture into a parchment lined 9" square pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into 8 protein bars.
    Notes
    1. You can also make these protein bars with maple syrup instead of sugar free syrup.
    Nutrient Sugar Free
    Syrup    		 Maple
    Syrup
    Calories 119 144
    Protein 18.7 g 18.7 g
    Fat 4.0 g 4.0 g
    Net Carbs 1.9 g 8.4 g
    Fiber 0.5 g 0.5 g
    Added Sugar 0.0 g 6.5 g
    Sugar Alcohol 5.4 g 0.0 g
    Nutrition Facts
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    Serving Size: 1 bar (48 g)
    Calories: 119
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    Total Fat: 4.0g (5 %)
    Saturated Fat: 3.0g (15 %)
    Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g
    Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
    Sodium: 150mg (7 %)
    Total Carbohydrate: 7.7g (3 %)
    Fiber: 0.5g (2 %)
    Net Carbs: 1.9g
    Total Sugar: 1.5g
    Sugar Alcohol: 5.4g
    Protein: 18.7g (37 %)
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    Vitamin B12: 0.0mcg (0 %)
    Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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    Calcium: 60mg (5 %)
    Iron: 2.42mg (13 %)
    Magnesium: 67mg (16 %)
    Potassium: 95mg (2 %)
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    Caffeine: 2.9mg (3 %)
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    Glycemic Index
    :
    21.5

    Glycemic Load
    :
    0.7

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