Apple Cranberry Crumble Protein Bars

Last Updated on March 5, 2024 by higherring

Apple Cranberry Crumble Protein Bars

These Apple Cranberry Crumble Protein Bars were created by the wonderful plant-based recipe creator, Amanda @plant__creations.

With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can make these Apple Cranberry Crumble Protein Bars for a delicious and easy gluten-free breakfast anytime.

How This Apple Cranberry Crumble Protein Bar Recipe is Better

  • The hidden seeds in this decadent recipe provide essential minerals, protein, and fiber.
  • The protein powder and seeds add protein to support your muscles and bones.
  • The only added sugar is in the cranberries, otherwise all the sweetness comes from apple sauce and maple syrup!
  • Tahini is rich in antioxidents and anti-inflammatory properties and can promote a healthy heart and healthy kidneys.
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Apple Cranberry Crumble Protein Bars

  • Makes 9 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ½ cups apple cranberry muesli blended into a fine flour
  • ⅓ cup ZEGO protein powder
  • ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • ¼ cup tahini (can sub sunflower seed butter)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • Pinch of salt

CRUMBLE TOPPING

  • ⅓ cup muesli + ⅓ cup blended muesli (flour)
  • 1 tbsp ZEGO protein powder
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a loaf pan with some parchment paper
  • Add 1 ½ cups of muesli in a high-speed blender and blend into fine flour
  • In a large bowl, add the apple sauce, maple syrup, tahini, water, and pinch of salt.
  • Combine well until smooth.
  • Add in the muesli flour and protein powder. Mix well until a smooth batter forms. Pour the batter into the parchment-lined loaf pan
  • In a small bowl, make the crumble by adding ⅓ cup of whole muesli and ⅓ cup of muesli flour, protein powder, and maple syrup. Mix everything together well and then spread the crumble over the top of the muesli bars.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes and then cover the top with parchment paper and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Let cool completely, cut into bars, and enjoy!
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Matcha Blueberry Lemon Protein Smoothie
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🥬 1 cup baby spinach
🍌 1 banana
🫐 ½ cup blueberries
💪 2 tbsp ZEGO Sacha Inchi Protein Powder
🌾 3 tbsp ZEGO Blueberry Lemon Poppy Superfood Oatmeal
🍵 1½ tsp matcha powder
🧊 ½ cup ice

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