Packed with plant-based protein and full of rich, chocolatey flavor, these moist and satisfying protein brownie bars make a smart swap for your usual sweet treat. Made with chocolate protein powder and crunchy cinnamon walnuts, they’re gluten-free, vegan and totally crave-worthy—no refined sugar needed.
Chocolate Walnut Protein Brownie Bars
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Ingredients
Dry
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 Tbsp. cacao powder
- 1-1/2 Tbsp. flax meal
- 1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Sea Salt
- 260 g (7-1/4 scoops) Truvani Chocolate Protein Powder
Wet
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1-1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1-1/4 cup apple sauce
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil melted, or vegan butter
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Rich Nuts Sprouted Walnuts – Cinnamon Walnut Crunch roughly chopped
Topping
- 1 cup Rich Nuts Sprouted Walnuts – Cinnamon Walnut Crunch whole
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In large bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix well.
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In separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, almond milk, apple sauce, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and chopped walnuts until fully combined.
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Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until thick, moist dough forms. (Note: It should hold together. If dry, add a splash more milk if too wet, add a bit more tapioca flour.)
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Into lined pan, pour dough and press until evened out using spatula or damp hands.
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Press whole walnuts into top of mixture.
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Bake 40-42 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly soft, but not wet. Cool in pan before cutting into 25 bars. (Note: Chill 20–30 minutes for cleaner cuts.)
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