Matcha Protein Bars
Looking for a healthy and energizing snack recipe? Look no further than these Matcha Protein Bars made with a vegan, cashew base and matcha, coconut butter frosting for healthy snacking on a budget.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 Bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Raw
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup raw cashews
- ½ cup plant-based protein powder of choice, we like this one*
- 3 tbsp solid coconut oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup melted coconut butter**
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 2 tsp each white and black sesame seeds (or whatever you have)
Instructions
- Blend the cashews, protein powder, coconut oil, honey, coconut flour and a small pinch of salt in a food processor until you have a smooth, well blended dough.
- Press the dough into a parchment lined 9×5” loaf pan.
- Whisk the melted coconut butter and matcha and pour over the dough.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top and place in the fridge to set for 30 min.
- Remove from the pan and parchment and cut into 8 bars.
- Store in fridge for several weeks
*Make sure it is neutral or vanilla flavored
**May not melt fully – see instructions above recipe if it doesn’t
Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/matcha-protein-bars/