Superhuman Teenage Protein Bar

Superhuman Teenage Protein Bar

This is my son Hamish's go-to snack — whether it's before training, after school, or post-workout. It's packed with nourishing ingredients we trust, and best of all, he's completely ditched the store-bought bars. We know exactly what's in them, and they're always in the fridge ready to grab and go.

Superhuman Teenage Protein Bar

Meaghan South
Servings

24 bars

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

2 hours

Category

Snacks

Source URL

https://www.meaghansouth.com/blog/superhuman-teenage-protein-bar

Article URL

https://meaghansouthvitalityshop.com.au/blogs/news/superhuman-teenage-protein-bar

This is my son Hamish's go-to snack — whether it's before training, after school, or post-workout. It's packed with nourishing ingredients we trust, and best of all, he's completely ditched the store-bought bars. We know exactly what's in them, and they're always in the fridge ready to grab and go.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups oats
  • 1 and a 1/2 cup protein powder of choice (vanilla or natural recommended)
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 250g almond butter
  • 250g cashew butter (or use 500g tahini if nut-free)
  • 500g organic brown rice syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Prepare the tray: Line a 20 x 35 cm rectangular baking tray with baking paper, ensuring the paper goes up the sides for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the 'glue': Set up a double saucepan by placing a large heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (ensure the bowl doesn't touch the water). Add the almond butter, cashew butter (or tahini), brown rice syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir together until well combined. Gently heat for about 2 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture is thick and glossy, like glue.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, and desiccated coconut (or your chosen seed/nut mix).
  4. Combine wet and dry: Pour the warm glue mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated. If the mixture becomes too thick to mix easily, microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute to soften, then stir again.
  5. Shape and chill: Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared tray, ensuring it's well-packed. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
  6. Serve: Once firm, cut into bars. Store in the fridge and enjoy!
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