Vegan amaranth protein bars

Homemade bars made from puffed amaranth and plant-based protein powder. A quick snack for after training.

At a glance

• Serves 6
• Prep time: 15 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 15 min
• Calories: 180 kcal per serving
• Protein: 12 g
• Fat: 7 g
• Carbs: 16 g

Ingredients

• 50g puffed amaranth
• 50g vegan protein powder
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp plant milk

Method

You’ll need: chopping board · knife · mixing bowl

1. Stir the peanut butter, maple syrup and plant milk together in a large bowl to make a paste.
2. Quickly mix in the protein powder until you have a thick mixture.
3. Carefully knead the puffed amaranth into the mixture with your hands.
4. Press the mixture firmly into a small square tin.
5. Leave it to firm up in the fridge, then cut it into six bars.

Good to know

Pricey shop-bought snack bars are a thing of the past. You can knead your own protein bars from a puffed pseudo-grain.

Swaps

Amaranth → puffed quinoa (similar nutritional values). Peanut butter → almond butter (if you have a peanut allergy). Maple syrup → date paste (binds in a similar way and brings some fibre).

Cooking tips

Lightly wet your hands before pressing the mixture into the tin, so nothing sticks to your fingers.

Storage

Kept chilled in a container, the bars last a week without any trouble.

Allergens

Contains peanuts. Gluten-free and vegan.

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