Pistachio Matcha Almond Flour Bars [high protein + grain-free]

These pistachio matcha almond flour bars are gluten-free, excessive in protein, and naturally sweetened, thanks to scrub grass-fed vanilla bean whey protein. Excellent for snack assaults and clear vitality boosts!

Say hey to your new favourite home made protein bar. These Pistachio Matcha Almond Flour Bars are tender, chewy, naturally candy, and calmly caffeinated from matcha, AKA the snack you’ll hold coming again to.

Made with clear, easy components and successful of Iconic Vanilla Bean Protein (code HEALTHYHELPER saves $$!), they’re every little thing you need in a soft-baked protein-packed bar…minus the bizarre aftertaste or thriller components.

They’re principally your matcha latte’s cooler, meal-prep-savvy cousin.

Why These Bars Are a Complete Vibe

They’re naturally gluten-free and flourless (hello, almond flour and pistachios).
Calmly sweetened with date syrup (code HEALTHYHELPER saves $$!).
You get slightly caffeine bump from the matcha, with out the crash.
Excellent for pre-workout, post-yoga, or simply as a result of it’s 3 pm and also you’re hungry.
12g of protein per bar, because of Iconic’s clear vanilla bean protein (code HEALTHYHELPER saves $$!).

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Writer: Kaila Proulx
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook dinner Time: 20 minutes
Complete Time: half-hour
Yield: 12 bars
Eating regimen: Gluten Free

Dry:

2 cups almond flour
½ cup unsalted pistachios, finely floor (or use pistachio flour)
¼ cup Iconic Vanilla Bean Protein
2 tablespoons matcha powder (culinary grade)
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Moist:

⅓ cup date syrup (code HEALTHYHELPER saves $$!)
⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or butter, should you desire)
2 massive eggs, room temp
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Non-obligatory toppings:

2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Drizzle of melted white chocolate (should you’re feeling fancy)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8” pan with parchment paper.
In a big bowl, whisk collectively almond flour, floor pistachios, protein powder, matcha, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine collectively maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla till easy.
Add moist components to dry and stir till totally mixed. The batter shall be thick, that’s what we would like.
Unfold batter into the lined pan and easy the highest. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios if utilizing.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or till edges are golden and a toothpick comes out principally clear.
Let cool fully within the pan (don’t skip this, it helps them set).
Slice into 12 bars and check out to not eat three in a row.

Make Them Your Personal

Need to get inventive?

Toss in some white chocolate chips for a candy shock
Swap pistachios for cashews or macadamias
Drizzle with melted white chocolate on prime (chef’s kiss)

The way to Retailer

Hold these in an hermetic container on the counter for as much as 3 days, or pop them within the fridge for as much as every week. You can too freeze them for longer storage, simply thaw earlier than consuming, in order that they don’t break your tooth.

Diet Breakdown (per bar, give or take)

Energy: ~200
Protein: ~12g
Fats: ~15g
Carbs: ~9g
Sugar: ~5g (all from pure sweetener)

Why Matcha + Protein = Snack Targets

Matcha provides you that clear, calm vitality (suppose: targeted however not wired), whereas Iconic whey protein isolate retains you full and helps muscle restoration. It’s a win-win to your snack recreation.

These bars test all of the containers: candy however not too candy, filled with protein, and made with actual, entire components. They’re your new secret weapon for staying energized with out reaching for processed snacks. Make a batch, stash ’em within the fridge, and thank your self later.