Description
Discover the perfect vegan chocolate matcha energy bars recipe for a nutritious, delicious snack. Packed with matcha and rich dark chocolate, these bars offer a healthy energy boost!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bars:
1 ¾ cups of oat flour (use certified gluten-free if needed)
½ cup of vanilla-flavored plant-based protein powder
2 tablespoons of matcha powder
¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt
⅓ cup of pure maple syrup
½ cup of cashew butter (or substitute with almond butter)
¼ cup of almond milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Coating:
½ cup of chocolate chips
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
1 tablespoon of cashew butter
Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Get The Pan Ready: Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring it covers both directions for easy removal.
- Preparing the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, protein powder, matcha, and salt, mixing well.
- Shaping and Setting: Add the maple syrup, cashew butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency. With wet hands, press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Chocolate Layer: To make the chocolate coating, combine the chocolate chips, coconut oil, and cashew butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring after each interval, until fully melted and smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the bars, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Final Touches: Freeze the bars for at least 2 hours. Once set, slice into 12 pieces, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and enjoy!
Notes
- If your Vegan Chocolate Matcha Energy Bars recipe is too crumbly, try adding a bit more nut butter or maple syrup to bind the ingredients better. On the other hand, if it’s too sticky, increase the dry ingredients like oat flour or protein powder. Adjusting the ratios ensures the perfect balance of texture for your bars every time!
- To make your Vegan Chocolate Matcha Energy Bars recipe come together nicely, make sure you’re using enough binding ingredients like nut butter or maple syrup. If the mix feels too dry, just add a little more almond milk or sweetener. Press it down well in the dish before chilling to help it stick together!