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No-Bake Vanilla Almond Protein Treats - Simple, Satisfying, and Naturally Sweet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy almond butter (well-stirred, room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1 cup quick oats or finely pulsed rolled oats
  • 2–4 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (as needed for texture)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds (optional, for crunch)
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • Optional add-ins: 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, or a pinch of cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Prep your base: In a medium bowl, stir the almond butter, honey (or maple), and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  2. Add dry ingredients: Fold in the protein powder, oats, and sea salt. The mixture will look crumbly at first—this is normal.
  3. Adjust moisture: Add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until the dough holds together when pressed. You’re aiming for a soft, pliable texture, not sticky.
  4. Mix in extras: Stir in chopped almonds and any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or chia seeds.
  5. Shape: Roll into 1–1.5 inch balls using a cookie scoop or your hands. For bars, press the mixture into a parchment-lined 8x8-inch pan and smooth the top.
  6. Set: Chill for 20–30 minutes to firm up. If you made bars, slice into squares or rectangles after chilling.
  7. Serve: Enjoy straight from the fridge for the best texture. Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top if you like a sweet-salty finish.