No Bake Oat Fudge Bars (Vegan Protein Bar)

These one bowl, easy, no bake oat fudge bars are loaded with peanut butter flavour and 18g of protein PER square! I wrestled with what to call them as the macros suggest protein bar all the way, but the creative thinking came from making a copycat Starbucks Oat Fudge Bar. However to offer a few options, one being more like a Starbucks dupe with less protein and more healthy fats, and a second option that's absolutely loaded with protein. Both options will be listed, with their macros, for you below.

Now, if you're looking for some healthier, homemade protein bars, then the protein version of these made with peanut butter powder instead of full fat peanut butter is going to be for you. In fact they're still packing some good fats from the soy milk (or your preferred nut milk) and the high quality chocolate, while also being your macro bestie. 

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Why You'll Love This No Bake Oat Fudge Bar Recipe 

• With two recipe options to choose from, a healthier treat, or a protein bar version, this no bake oat fudge bar recipe is going to be a go-to for all your sweet treat needs.
• Easy to make. While being just one bowl for the base, and a quick melt of the chocolate ganache topping. 
• Naturally gluten free and dairy. 
• Also a better for you version of a Starbucks classic. 
• Easy to double the recipe and freeze for later!
• High in protein.

What You'll Need To Make These Oat Fudge Bars

Peanut butter powder or full fat peanut butter. While the protein bar version uses peanut butter powder, the sweet treat version uses full fat peanut butter.

Sprouted oats or regular oats, blended into a flour. You can also just use oat flour. 

Vanilla protein powder. I like Vedge Nutrition best. Their protein powder is gluten free, non-GMO, third party tested, and its a really fine powder that seamlessly blends into everything! You can shop their protein (and vegan supps!) using my discount code: EVANNRYAN.

Maple syrup, or your preferred liquid sweetener. This adds a little sweetness, but it also makes the batter sticky enough to hold together.

Soy milk, or your preferred dairy free milk. 

Sea salt. Because all sweet treats needs a touch of salt to pick them up!

Chocolate. My personal preference is using Zazubean or Enjoy Life for vegan chocolate options. Zazubean offers sugar free, low sugar options. Enjoy Life is a simple vegan chocolate chip with minimal ingredients.

 

Step one: add the peanut butter (made from pb fit or regular) to the bowl.

Step Two: Add the dry ingredients.

Step Three: Add the wet ingredients.

Substitutions

You can skip the protein powder and use more oat flour. Just add in small amounts of extra oat flour at a time until you reach a dough like consistency.

If you're going to the full fat peanut butter route, you can substitute any nut or seed butter. 

 

Step Four: Press the dough into the pan, and cover in melted chocolate ganache.

Step Five: Spread the chocolate ganache evenly from edge to edge.

Step Six: Add the finished bars to the fridge or freezer to firm the ganache.

Other Sweet Treat Recipes You Should Try Next 

Apple Fritter Protein Muffins

Paleo Cranberry Bliss Bar Balls

Viral Brownie Balls

Please note: all calories and macros have been calculated to the best of my ability but may vary slightly. 

 

NOTE: There are TWO options, first option is higher fat and calories, second option is the protein bar version with lower calories and higher protein. 

 

No Bake Oat Fudge Bars (full fat version)

Recipe makes 10 squares 

Macros per square:

366 cals - 22g fat - 26g carbs - 16g protein 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup or 102g serving vanilla protein powder (discount code: EVANNRYAN to save!)
• 1 cup or 250g peanut butter 
• 1/2 cup or 52g oat flour 
• 1/2 cup or 125 ml soy milk 
• 1/3 cup or 75ml maple syrup 
• 1 1/2 cups or 270g vegan chocolate 
• 1/4 cup or 62ml soy milk 

 

Instructions:

1. To a mixing bowl add: protein powder, peanut butter, oat flour, 1/2 cup soy milk, and maple syrup. Mix well, forming a dough.
2. Line a loaf pan or small square pan with parchment paper.
3. Press the dough into the prepared pan. Set aside.
4. Add chocolate and 1/4 cup soy milk to a bowl to melt. You can do this over a double broiler or gently in the microwave.
5. *Whichever method make sure to stir the chocolate every 10-15 seconds so it doesn't burn.
6. Once you have a nice ganache texture pour the chocolate over the oat bar.
7. Spread evenly from edge to edge.
8. Top with sea salt if desired.
9. Place bars in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm.
10. Remove from the freezer and slice into 10 squares.
11. For best texture keep bars in the fridge until ready to eat.
12. Alternatively keep in the freezer and set each serving on the counter for 10 minutes prior to eating.

 

 

No Bake Oat Fudge Bars Protein Bars 

Recipe makes 10 squares 

Macros per square:

275 cals - 11g fat - 26g carbs - 18g protein 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup or 102g serving vanilla protein powder (discount code: EVANNRYAN to save!)
• 1 1/4 cup or 48g pb fit peanut butter powder + 3/4 cup or 190ml water
• 1/2 cup or 52g oat flour 
• 1/3 cup or 85 ml soy milk 
• 1/3 cup or 75ml maple syrup 
• 1 1/2 cups or 270g vegan chocolate 
• 1/4 cup or 62ml soy milk 

 

Instructions:

1. To a small bowl add peanut butter powder and water. Mix well to combine and form a thick peanut butter texture.
2. Then to a large mixing bowl add: vanilla protein powder, oat flour, 1/2 cup soy milk, maple syrup, and the peanut butter mixture you just made. Mix well, forming a dough.
3. Line a loaf pan or small square pan with parchment paper.
4. Press the dough into the prepared pan. Set aside.
5. Add chocolate and 1/4 cup soy milk to a bowl to melt. You can do this over a double broiler or gently in the microwave.
6. *Whichever method make sure to stir the chocolate every 10-15 seconds so it doesn't burn.
7. Once you have a nice ganache texture pour the chocolate over the oat bar.
8. Spread evenly from edge to edge.
9. Top with sea salt if desired.
10. Place bars in the fridge to firm, 1-2 hours, or until chocolate ganache is set.
11. Once set, remove bar from the fridge and slice into 10 squares. 
12. For best texture keep bars in the fridge until ready to eat.
13. Alternatively keep in the freezer and set each serving on the counter for 30 minutes prior to eating.

 

Let us know in the comments if you made these and how it went for you!