Cherry Bakewell Protein Bars
Info
Sweet, nutty, and full of flavour, these Cherry Bakewell Protein Bars make the perfect prep-ahead snack. A base of oat and almond flour, vanilla protein, almond butter, and tart cherry juice is mixed with dates and flax for natural sweetness and a satisfying texture. Finished with a layer of vibrant cherry chia jam and a sprinkle of toasted almonds, they capture all the flavours of a classic Bakewell in every bite.
As Sophie Waplington (@sophsplantkitchen) says: “Get ahead for the week and prep these bars to keep you fuelled, happy, and performing your best! The tart cherry juice is loaded with antioxidants which help support heart health, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Studies have shown it also helps to improve sleep duration and quality, which leads to better health all round.”
Ingredients
150g oat flour
2 tbsp almond flour
1 heaped scoop of vanilla protein powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
80g smooth almond butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
150ml Biona Tart Cherry Juice
2 tbsp flax seed
4 medjool dates, chopped
For the cherry chia jam:
100g fresh cherries
100-120ml tart cherry juice
Juice of one lemon
2 tbsp chia seeds
3 tbsp flaked almonds, lightly toasted
Method
- To a large mixing bowl, add the oat flour, ground flax, protein powder, cinnamon, salt and date pieces. Mix well, then add the almond butter and tart cherry juice. Combine the ingredients together well with your hands or a sturdy silicon spatula.
- The mixture should stick together in a big ball but not be too wet that it sticks to your hand. If it sticks, add more oat flour. If it’s too dry, add a touch more tart cherry juice.
- Press down into a lined loaf tin, smooth over until even. Press again very firmly, use the bottom of a cup measure or flat-bottomed glass or mug to help.
- To make the cherry chia jam, carefully remove the stones from the cherries, then heat in a saucepan with the tart cherry juice and lemon juice, until it starts to bubble and the cherry pieces begin to break down. Add the chia seeds and stir well, bubbling for 5 minutes until the chia has absorbed most of the runny liquid. If it looks too dry, add a splash more cherry juice.
- Carefully spread the jam over the bars, sprinkle with the flaked almonds and pop in the fridge for about an hour to let the jam set. Sprinkle over icing sugar if you like, then cut the bars into 5 equal pieces.4) Once firm, pop the gummies out of the molds and enjoy! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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