No-Bake Banana Nut Vegan Protein Bars [gluten-free + no added sugar]

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Make these easy, no-bake banana nut vegan protein bars with plant-based ingredients! A healthy, gluten-free snack packed with plant-based protein and customizable toppings.

No-Bake Banana Nut Vegan Protein Bars [gluten-free + no added sugar]

Looking for a quick, healthy snack you can whip up at home? These No-Bake Banana Protein Bars are packed with plant-based protein, healthy fats, and natural sweetness, making them the perfect grab-and-go treat. Plus, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and customizable to your taste!

No-Bake Banana Nut Vegan Protein Bars [gluten-free + no added sugar]

Ingredients for No-Bake Banana Nut Vegan Protein Bars

No-Bake Banana Nut Vegan Protein Bars [gluten-free + no added sugar]

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  • Author: Kaila Proulx
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Instructions

  • Blend the Ingredients:
    Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until fully combined. Leave some small chunks of nuts for added texture.
  • Shape the Mixture:
    Transfer the mixture onto parchment paper and press into a rectangular shape.
  • Add Toppings:
    If using sliced bananas or extra nuts, press them gently onto the top of the rectangle.
  • Refrigerate:
    Place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up.
  • Slice into Bars:
    Remove the chilled mixture, slice into 8 bars, and wrap each bar in plastic wrap for storage.
  • Store:
    Keep the bars in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for longer shelf life.

Notes

If you’re not a fan of almonds and almond butter, you can use peanut butter and peanuts or walnuts instead! Or a mix of all three like I do.

Keywords: snacks, healthy snacks, banana, almonds, healthy treats, vegan, gluten-free, no added sugar, no-bake, protein, protein bar

Why You’ll Love These No-Bake Banana Nut Vegan Protein Bars:

  • Healthy Ingredients: Packed with protein, fiber, and natural sweetness, these bars are a guilt-free snack.
  • Customizable: Swap out almond butter for peanut butter, or mix in your favorite nuts.
  • Easy to Make: No baking required! Perfect for busy lifestyles.
  • Budget-Friendly: Use code HEALTHYHELPER10 at Promix Nutrition to save on the vegan vanilla protein powder used in this recipe.

No-Bake Banana Nut Vegan Protein Bars [gluten-free + no added sugar]

Tips for Success:

  • Protein Powder Choice: A high-quality vegan protein like Promix adds a great texture and flavor to the bars.
  • Sweetness Level: The ripe bananas provide natural sweetness, but if you prefer a little more, add the optional date syrup.
  • Texture: For a crunchier bite, toast your nuts before adding them to the mixture.

Try this recipe today and enjoy a delicious, homemade snack that keeps you energized. Don’t forget, you can save $$ on Promix Vegan Vanilla Protein with the code HEALTHYHELPER10!

Have you ever made homemade protein bars?

Do you like banana bread?

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65 responses to “No-Bake Banana Nut Vegan Protein Bars [gluten-free + no added sugar]”

  1. They look delicious!!

    • Thank you!

  2. I love Sun Warrior! Probably my favourite protein powder 😀 I love these protein bars, they look awesome! I’m pinning this recipe to make when I get more vanilla Sun Warrior protein powder <3

    • Thanks Kyra! Hope you like them!

  3. Yum!! These look so good! And I can definitely get behind no-bake!

    • Thanks Kate!

  4. Those look delicious! I love SunWarrior too!

  5. these sound delicious! pinned!

    • Thank you!!

  6. My favorite protein, Vega, is plantbased! These bars look delicious, can’t wait to try them!

  7. I’ve never used protein powder but it sounds like the perfect addition to no-bake cookies, which I make a lot of! I’ll for try these bars. Thanks for sharing on Weekend Bites!

    • No problem! Hope you try them!

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  9. Lovely, so healthy and perfect not to bake. Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays

    • Yes! No need to turn on the oven!

  10. These sound lovely! I do like recipes that don’t require baking too! #brillblogposts

    • Thanks Rachel!!

  11. yummy! These sound delicious! I have been trying to perfect a protein bar recipe, but haven’t quite made it yet, You have though! Thanks for joining us for meatless monday 🙂

    • No problem! I always love joining your round up! 🙂

  12. I love banana bread, so these sound awesome! I was literally just staring at brown bananas on my counter, wondering what to do with them haha. I get sick of making banana bread/muffins/granola sometimes, so I’ll have to try your protein bars 🙂

    • Let me know how you like them!

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  14. Looks really yummy!

    • Thank you!!

  15. MMmmm yum ! I have all of these ingredients right now except for the maple syrup, I think I will try it with honey instead! I also love sunwarrior protein powder! It is really great for recipes and smoothies 🙂

    • Perfect! Let me know how you like them!

  16. These look so good! I don’t have protein powder, but I think flaxseed meal will work in its place.

    • Let me know how it works out for you!

  17. Hi Kaila.
    Sounds like a healthy snack and looks delicious. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.

    • Thanks Marla!! 🙂

  18. Your Vegan Protein Bars look wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday and have a fantastic weekend!
    Miz Helen

    • Thank you! Same to you! 🙂

  19. These look absolutely amazing – right up my street, thanks! #brilliantblogposts

    • Thanks Carol!

  20. These sound so delicious Kaila! Thank you so much for sharing them at Healthy Vegan Fridays – they are going to be featured tomorrow. What a perfect on-the-go snack. I really like that they are raw and have minimal prep time. I’m pinning this to the Pinterest Board, too. Looking forward to seeing waht you share tomorrow =)

    • Thank you so much Kimmy!

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  22. Sounds delicious, Kaila! Thanks so much for sharing them with us at Savoring Saturdays! I can’t wait to see what deliciousness you share with us this weekend. 😉

    • I’ll be there!

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  24. Those look so good! And I love the ingredients aren’t too exotic or hard to find. Thank you for sharing! Can’t wait to try these!

    • Let me know how you like them! 🙂

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  26. I love this as an alternative way to use a protein powder. I will be bookmarking this and pinning this for future use 🙂

    • Thanks Rachel!

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  36. YUMMY! I need to keep these in mind when I’m ready to attempt to make my first protein bars. <333

    • Yes these are one of my all time faves!!!

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  41. These look amazing! I will definitely need to try this out. These make me never want to buy another bar too 🙂

    • Thank you so much Hannah!! Let me know how you like them. 🙂

  42. These look and sound fantastic!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. May the rest of your week be amazing!

    • Thanks Helen!!

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