Easy, Satisfying Homemade Apple Pie Protein Bars (Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free)
Soft, chewy and naturally sweet, these Homemade Apple Pie Protein Bars will keep you feeling satisfied between meals. Besides being high protein (9g) and fiber (8g) they are vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. They’re easy to make, perfect for meal prep and ideal as a grab-and-go snack or lunchbox treat.
Make Ahead Tips
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Separate layers with baking paper to prevent sticking.
This is the next recipe in our new series: 4 Week High Protein High Fiber Meal Plan!
I’m using my 20 years as a Registered Dietitian to create a simple, healthy meal plan for our college kids – and sharing them with you too! These are simple to make recipes that will help you have a healthy diet with modest effort.
About our High Protein High Fiber Meal Plan:
- It will have 32 recipes for four planned-for-you weeks of easy healthy eating.
- Each week will have:
- 4 Main Meals
- 2 Make-ahead Breakfasts
- 2 Healthier Snacks
- Each week will have:
- Each recipe will be simple to make – our college kids need this – but really, who doesn’t?
- The recipes will have prep time of 15 minutes or less. (Cook times may be a bit longer – but will be passive oven baking time vs. standing at the stove.)
- The recipes will focus on healthy ingredients with a view to the satiety and muscle preserving benefits of higher protein ingredients.
- AND a focus on the nutrients and fiber that plants are essential for.
- You can find all the recipes here.
Homemade Apple Pie Protein Bars
Makes: 8 bars
Per Bar:
- Protein: ~9g
- Fiber: ~8g
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple (approximately 75g diced)
- 1 cup rolled oats (90g)
- ½ cup almond butter (120g)
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds (20g)
- 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed (20g)
- ¼ cup honey (85g)
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Finely dice the apple.
5. Slice into 8 bars.
Homemade Apple Pie Protein Bars ~ High Fiber Too! (Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free)
Soft, chewy and naturally sweetened, these Homemade Apple Pie Protein Bars are packed with fiber and wholesome ingredients to keep you satisfied between meals. They’re easy to make, perfect for meal prep and ideal as a grab-and-go snack or lunchbox treat.
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple (approximately 75g diced)
- 1 cup rolled oats (90g)
- ½ cup almond butter (120g)
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds (20g)
- 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed (20g)
- ¼ cup honey (85g)
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Finely dice the apple.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, nut butter, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, diced apple, honey and cinnamon. Stir until everything is evenly coated and well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined loaf tin or small square baking tin, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until firm.
- Slice into 8 bars and enjoy.
Notes
Make Ahead Tips
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months. Separate layers with baking paper to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 295Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 12gSodium 5mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 8gSugar 12gProtein 9g
And some of our High Protein High Fiber Meal Ideas, too:
- Delicious Chicken Breakfast Sandwich Recipe ~ McMuffins made High Protein High Fiber
- Roasted Vegetable Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles (a Super Tasty High Protein High Fiber Recipe)
- Sesame Korean Beef and Rice Bowls ~ an Easy & Tasty High Protein High Fiber Meal
- Quick and Easy Crustless Quiche Recipe
Robin Hicken is a Home Design and DIY Creator with over 30 years of experience, a Nutritionist and former Registered Dietitian.
