Name: Cinnamon Protein Bars
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup oat flour; 0.5 cup coconut flour (can sub for more oat flour or almond flour); 0.5 cup vegan vanilla protein powder; 1 tbsp cinnamon; 2 tbsp granulated sugar (any granulated sweetener works); 0.5 cup almond butter (can sub for any nut butter); 0.5 cup brown rice syrup (or maple syrup); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (I used unsweetened almond milk); 1 tbsp cinnamon; 2 tbsp granulated sugar (any granulated sweetener works)

Instructions

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1

Line an [8x8 inch baking dish] with [parchment paper] and set aside.
2

In a [large mixing bowl], combine the oat flour (2 cups), coconut flour (0.5 cup), vegan vanilla protein powder (0.5 cup), cinnamon (1 tbsp), and granulated sugar (2 tbsp) and mix well.
3

In a [microwave-safe bowl], combine the almond butter (0.5 cup) and brown rice syrup (0.5 cup) and heat until melted. Add the vanilla extract (1 tsp) and pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix well. It should be crumbly.
4

Using a [spoon], add unsweetened almond milk (2 tbsp) one spoonful at a time until a thick, firm batter is formed. Add more if needed.
5

Transfer the protein bar mixture to the lined [8x8 inch baking dish] and press firmly. Rub the cinnamon (1 tbsp) and granulated sugar (2 tbsp) topping on it and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Slice into bars with a [knife].