These soft vanilla almond protein bars combine whey and almond butter without honey. Each bar has a modest amount of total carbohydrate.

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Contains milk and almonds; whey may also contain soy. Total carbs are reported without net-carb subtraction. No honey, sugar alcohol or coating included. Allow 2 hours chilling beyond prep.

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MACROS PER SERVING

Estimated

24.3gPROTEIN

271Calories

9gCarbs

17.2gFat

3.1gFiber

Estimated nutrition; calculation review is not complete. Actual values depend on ingredients and portions.

Budget Rating

$$ · Moderate CostRelative affordability based on typical ingredients and recipe yield. Actual grocery prices vary by store, location, season, and package size.

Low-Carb Vanilla Almond Protein Bars

Soft vanilla almond fridge bars with whey, almond butter and no honey. Each bar has a modest amount of total carbohydrate.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings 8 equal portions

Calories 271 kcal

Equipment

1 8-inch square pan and mixing bowl

Ingredients

6 scoops vanilla whey protein powder Use six level scoops from a product labeled 31 g per scoop; scoop sizes vary by brand.
2/3 cup smooth unsweetened almond butter
3/4 cup almond flour labeled ready-to-eat
7 Tbsp water, plus up to 2 Tbsp if needed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp table salt

Instructions

Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment. Check that almond flour is labeled ready-to-eat; do not use a raw flour product requiring cooking. Mix whey, almond flour and salt.
Stir almond butter, vanilla and 7 Tbsp water into dry ingredients. Knead until a thick dough forms. If crumbly, add plain water 1 tsp at a time, up to 2 Tbsp extra. Sweetness comes from the vanilla whey; no sugar or syrup is included.
Press firmly and evenly into the pan. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours until firm.
Cut into eight equal bars and keep refrigerated. These are soft fridge bars, not crisp baked bars.

Notes

Contains milk and almonds; whey may also contain soy. Total carbs are reported without net-carb subtraction. No honey, sugar alcohol or coating included. Allow 2 hours chilling beyond prep.

Serving: one of 8 equal portions of the complete batch. Finished cooked weight and volume are unmeasured. No unlisted sides or toppings included.

Keep individually wrapped in the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use within 4 days. Freeze a trial bar for up to 2 months for quality; thaw in the refrigerator. Keep cold when packing. These homemade hydrated bars are not shelf stable.

Development recipe; not personally cooked or kitchen tested. Nutrition is Estimated, not Reviewed. Brands and substitutions change the estimate.

Storage and meal prep

Ingredient notes

Whey and nut-butter brands change both texture and nutrition. Use the scoop size specified in the card and check your protein powder label. Extra plain water changes firmness but not the listed nutrients. These bars are a snack portion; no coating or extra toppings are counted.

About the nutrition

One serving is one of 8 equal portions of the whole batch. Nutrition is an estimate based on the listed ingredient assumptions. Finished yield has not been weighed or measured. This development recipe has not been personally cooked or kitchen tested.