Homemade Applesauce & Matcha Protein Bar Recipe (Nut-Free, Plant-Based)

Presenting an applesauce & matcha protein bar recipe that’s nut-free and all plant-based. The applesauce and matcha pair perfectly together in this recipe, and the additional white chocolate covering makes it taste like a delicious candy bar. It’s a wonderful option to have for a dessert or snack. One of the main reasons to enjoy them is because they are very nutrient-dense, so you can easily satisfy your sweet tooth and get your daily intake of protein.

Here’s why I love this recipe

• no-bake
• easy to prepare
• only 6 ingredients
• high-protein
• high-fiber
• low calories

Ingredients used to make Applesauce Matcha Protein Bars

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• Applesauce – preferably unsweetened, like this one

• Protein Powder – You can use any protein powder for this, but I found that whey protein tends to produce gummier results. My go-to protein powder is a vanilla plant-based protein powder, like this one below.

• Coconut Flour – you can use any brand of coconut flour for this recipe.  Here is a brand of coconut flour I like to use.

• Matcha Powder – preferably ceremonial grade matcha powder for the best color, but any kind works. Sold in Asian grocery stores, or online, below:

• White Chocolate Chips – any kind.

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How to Make

Recipe Variations and Optional Add Ins:

• Feel free to experiment with natural flavoring / extracts. Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract (I didn’t feel like it was essential so I left it out in this recipe), or other flavorings or extracts, such as lemon extract or cream cheese extract.

How to Make this Healthier

• Make this even healthier by adding a handful of nuts, seeds and old-fashioned oats to add texture and nutrition. Even better, add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, or chia seeds.

How to Store Applesauce Matcha Protein Bars

• Store these protein bars covered in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

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Final Tips

• Coconut flour and protein powders are all very different depending on brands, so if you find that the dough is too soft, add more coconut flour; if the dough is too thick, add a teaspoon or more of water, honey or liquid sweetener of choice.