Nutritious by Gabby

This is definitely my new favorite flavor of protein bar! If you’re a coffee lover, you will be OBSESSED with these. They have the perfect balance of coffee and almond flavors and they are vegan and gluten free. Not to mention, each bar contains about 12 grams of protein. To add on to all of these wonderful things, they are also ridiculously easy to make.

Decaf vs. Caffeinated

I used decaf coffee grounds in this recipe because I didn’t want to have one of these in the afternoon and be up all night. However, it’s totally up to you as to if you’d prefer caffeinated or decaf! I know some people are not as affected by the caffeine in coffee and may be fine to have it later in the day. I, unfortunately, am not one of those people. So, I played it safe by choosing decaf.

Perfect for Meal Prep!

If you’re looking for a healthy snack that you can take on-the-go, this is a great one! The recipe is super easy to make and it makes eight bars. Therefore, it will last you all week long. So, make these on the weekend and save them for your busier weekdays!

What Equipment Do I Need?

• Measuring Cups/Spoons
• Mixing Bowl
• Wooden Spoon or Spatula
• Loaf Pan – I used a 5” by 10”, but work with what you’ve got!

Ingredients

• Creamy Almond Butter
• Maple Syrup
• Ground Decaf Coffee – I used Newman’s Own Organic Ground Decaf.
• Super Fine Gluten Free Almond Flour – I used the Bob’s Red Mill brand.
• Sliced Almonds

Substitutions

• Almond Butter – I would stick with almond butter if you’re trying to keep to the almond and coffee flavor, but if you don’t like almond, you can replace this with another mild nut butter like cashew. Keep in mind, this will change the protein content in these bars.
• Maple Syrup – Honey (if you’re not vegan) or agave nectar would work as well.
• Ground Decaf Coffee – As mentioned above, feel free to choose a caffeinated coffee instead. You can also buy coffee beans and grind them up very finely.
• Almond Flour – If you’re trying to hold to that coffee and almond flavor, almond flour is best. However, you can also try gluten free oat flour or even possibly coconut flour. Changing the flour will change the amount you need to use and the protein content of the bars.
• Sliced Almonds – I chose sliced almonds to stick with the almond and coffee flavor, but you’re welcome to switch this up. Just, once again, this will change the protein content of the bars.

Recipe