These cozy fall-inspired protein bars taste like apple crumble in a healthier, no-bake form. With almond butter, cinnamon, protein powder, and grated apple, they’re naturally sweetened, perfectly chewy, and packed with protein to keep blood sugar and cortisol levels steady.
Prep Time:10 minutesmins
Chill Time:2 hourshrs
Total Time:2 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Equipment
mixing bowl
Grater
spoon
parchment paper
loaf pan
measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Bars
1/2cupalmond butter
1/3cupfinely grated applepressed well to remove extra moisture
1/2cuprolled oatsuse certified gluten-free oats if needed
1/4cupalmond flour
3scoop vanilla collagen or 1-2 scoops protein powder
1tbspground flaxseed or chia seeds
1/2tspcinnamon
1/2tspvanilla extract
1tbspmaple syrupoptional
Pinchof sea salt
Optional Toppings
Extra oats
Cinnamon sprinkle
Light drizzle of almond butter
Instructions
Mix Base: In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, grated apple, oats, almond flour, protein powder, flaxseed, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup (if using), and sea salt. Stir until a thick dough forms.
Press into Pan: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture and press down very firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon or measuring cup.
Add Topping: Sprinkle with a few extra oats and cinnamon, then drizzle lightly with almond butter.
Chill & Slice: Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours (or freeze for 30 minutes before slicing for super clean cuts). Slice into 8 bars. Store in the fridge up to 5 days.
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Notes
Nutritional Information per Serving (My Fitness Pal, may vary depending on ingredients):Calories: 165Fat: 10gCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 9g
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
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