Vegan Chocolate Salted Caramel Protein Bars
Vegan Chocolate Salted Caramel Protein Bars are a scrumptious guilt-free indulgence that combines rich chocolate, creamy salted caramel, and a nutritious protein boost. These bars are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re looking for a post-workout snack, an afternoon treat, or a sweet dessert. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can enjoy a deliciously satisfying snack that fuels your day while keeping cravings at bay.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth. Mix with dry ingredients until fully combined.
- In a blender, blend dates and coconut milk until smooth to create the caramel layer.
- Spread the oat mixture in the prepared pan, top with caramel, then melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the top.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg