Just ten minutes is needed to make these delicious no bake protein bars which taste like an apple pie dessert bar, but so much healthier! These bars are sugar-free, gluten free, vegan, and dairy free. Much better than store bought and easy to make!  
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  Ingredients: 
  • 2 cups gluten free oat flour (For the paleo option, use 1 cup coconut flour)
  • ½ cup coconut flour, sifted (Can sub for almond or more oat flour)
  • 2-3 scoops of Essential Base protein powder
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ cup almond butter (can sub for any nut butter)
  • ½ cup brown rice syrup or maple syrup
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tbsp dairy free milk of choice
  • 2 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice (optional)
    Instructions:
  1. Line a large baking dish with greased paper and set aside.
  2. In large mixing bowl, combine the flour, protein powder, granulated sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg and mixed spice and mix well.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the nut butter and liquid sweetener and heat until melted.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix well.
  5. Add the unsweetened applesauce and mix until combined- The batter should be crumbly.
  6. Using a spoon, add the dairy free milk of choice one spoonful at a time until a thick, firm batter is formed.
  7. Transfer to lined baking dish and press firmly.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Enjoy :)