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Strawberry protein bars with dark chocolate chips on top.

Healthy Gluten-Free Strawberry Protein Bar Recipe

Healthy Strawberry Protein Bars are soft, chewy, and don't require any baking! They're made with wholesome ingredients like almond butter, freeze dried strawberries, and vanilla collagen powder. The sweet strawberry flavor is perfect for spring and summer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 246 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 10x4 Bread Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1+¼ Cup Vanilla Collagen Powder
  • 1 Cup Almond Butter
  • ¾ Cup Freeze Dried Strawberries
  • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil, Melted
  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Add almond butter, vanilla collagen, freeze dried strawberries, melted coconut oil, coconut flour, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl. Stir together with a spatula or spoon until a thick dough forms.
  • Next, pour the protein bar mixture into a parchment paper lined bread pan. Use a spatula or your hands to flatten it out. Top each bar with extra freeze-dried strawberries or chocolate chips. Press them into the dough so they stay put!
  • Chill the protein bars for a couple of hours in the refrigerator. (Or freeze to speed up the process!)
  • Finally, use the parchment paper to pull the mixture out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and carefully cut 12 bars out with a warm knife. (Run the knife under hot water and dry with a towel.)
  • Place the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy!

Notes

Expert Tips

  • Use a firm spatula to mix the dough together. Make sure you scrape the sides of the bowl to incorporate everything together.
  • Line the baking pan with parchment paper so the bars don't stick. Use the parchment paper to easily pull the bars out of the bread pan.
  • For best results, run hot water on a sharp knife and dry with a towel before you cut into the bars. This will ensure clean cut each time.
  • Use a smaller bread pan to make thicker bars.
  • It's important to chill the bars for at least 2-3 hours before you remove them from the pan. If they stay at room temperature too long, they will get soft and sticky.
  • It's okay if the freeze-dried strawberries break apart while you're mixing the batter, but do not crush them too much or they will create a very sticky dough.

How to Store Leftovers

Leftover protein bars should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
You can also store them in the freezer for 2-3 months!
** See full post for step-by-step photos and more information!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 181mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 4mg
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