Hormone Balancing Protein Bar

Enjoy as a post-workout snack or a guilt-free dessert. Either way, this Hormone Balancing Protein Bar Recipe is a versatile and yummy way to incorporate more protein into your diet.

Why You will love this recipe

• Eating a high-protein diet is a great way to stay full and satisfied. Having protein-packed snacks can be a way to lose or maintain a healthy weight. This protein bar is a delicious way to do it!

• This protein bar recipe is so easy to make! No special appliances like a food processor are needed.

• It is naturally vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and seed oil free. Bonus!

What makes theses bars hormone friendly?

What makes this recipe great for hormone balancing is the choice of ingredients—it’s all about supporting your body naturally. Here’s why some of them work so well:

1. Healthy Fats

Ingredients like nuts, seeds, or coconut oil provide essential fats that your body needs to produce hormones. Hormones like estrogen and progesterone actually rely on good fats to stay balanced.

2. Protein Power

Protein helps keep your blood sugar steady, which is super important because blood sugar swings can throw off hormones like cortisol and insulin. Stable blood sugar = happier hormones!

3. Adaptogens or Superfoods

Sometimes recipes like this include adaptogens, like maca powder or ashwagandha. These are amazing for helping your body handle stress, which is a big factor in hormone imbalance. Play around with adding your favorite adaptogens with this recipe!  Maca is one of my favorites to add.

4. No Refined Sugars

Instead of processed sugar, these recipes usually use natural sweeteners like dates, honey, or maple syrup—and just enough to give you a little sweetness without messing up your blood sugar.

5. Fiber for Gut Health

Fiber-rich ingredients like oats, chia seeds, or flaxseeds are key. They support gut health, which plays a big role in getting rid of excess hormones like estrogen.

6. Essential Nutrients

A lot of these ingredients are packed with vitamins and minerals that your hormones need to thrive—like magnesium (great for stress and menstrual health), zinc (good for progesterone and thyroid), and B vitamins (for energy and hormone production).

So, it’s not just a snack—it’s designed to keep your hormones happy and your energy steady. Let me know if you’d like me to dig into any of the ingredients more

With how simple and easy these protein bars are, you'll never want to grab a store bought bar again! 👊

Ingredients

• protein powder – this is a personal choice and everyone has their favorite protein powder – just remember they all absorb liquid a little differently. I totally recommend using a protein powder with as few ingredients as possible. My personal favorite right now is Truvani. It has clean ingredients and works well in all of my recipes. It is also refined sugar-free.

• peanut butter – any natural nut butter may be substituted including almond butter. It is best to use a fresh jar. Also, to ensure your recipe is seed oil free, check your nut butter to be sure that it does not contain palm oil.

• maple syrup – this is a favorite of mine for natural sweeteners. The maple flavor really works for the ‘fudge’ vibe too.

• chia seeds – chia seeds contain a whopping 4g of fiber per tbsp. I love adding this ingredient to aid in feeding my beneficial flora in my gut, as well as open up my detox pathway to remove excess estrogen for easing my menstrual symptoms

• vanilla extract – if you aren’t using a vanilla protein powder, add a little vanilla into the mix.

• dark chocolate chips – watch for any milk products on the label if that is of concern to you. I personally love Enjoy Life chocolate chips or a few squares of Hu chocolate melted for this recipe.

• coconut oil – using refined coconut oil is recommended if you prefer a more neutral, less coconutty taste. I have even substituted olive oil in a pinch!

• sea salt – a must for every recipe! A subtle pinch of salt brings out the taste in all of your ingredients. I finish this recipe with a sprinkle of flaked sea salt on top.

Instructions

Step 1

Start by lining a loaf pan with a piece of parchment paper. I use small clips on the side to hold the parchment paper in place. It makes it so much easier to press the mixture in if the paper doesn’t slide around.

Step 2

Then, add the base ingredients, the protein powder, peanut butter, chia seeds, vanilla, and maple syrup to a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Next, stir everything well to blend. Mix it until it has the texture of cookie dough batter.

Step 4

Next, transfer the mixture to the lined loaf pan and use the spatula to press it in firmly and evenly. Then, place the pan in the freezer.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a microwave safe bowl (no plastic!), melt together the chocolate chips with the coconut oil with 30 second increments, stirring in between.Keep microwaving and stirring until the chocolate is smooth and spreadable.

Step 6

Then, take the pan out of the freezer and pour the chocolate on top. Spread it out evenly using a spatula. Sprinkle a touch of flaked sea salt on top if you use it.

Pop the pan back in the freezer for 15 minutes to set.

Step 7

Finally, take the pan out of the freezer and slice into 10 bars.

INGREDIENTS

For the base

• 1 cup vanilla protein powder (Truvani is my personal favorite)

• ½ cup natural peanut butter (look for no seed oil in ingredients)

• 8 tbsp chia seeds

• ½ cup maple syrup

For the topping

• ¼ cup chocolate chips

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1-2 pinches flaked sea salt

  INSTRUCTIONS

  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.

  • Next, in a medium mixing bowl, stir together the base ingredients, protein powder, natural peanut butter, chia seeds, and maple syrup. Mix until it has the texture of cookie dough.

  • Spread the base mixture evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Pop into the freezer.

  • Meanwhile, in a microwave safe bowl (no plastic), melt together the chocolate chips and coconut oil inn 30 second increments, stirring in between. Keep microwaving and stirring until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.

  • Then, take the loaf pan out of the freezer and pour the chocolate mixture on top of it. Use a spatula and spread the chocolate into an even layer. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.

  • Place the pan back in the freezer for 15 minutes to set.

  • Slice into 10 squares and enjoy.

TOTAL MACROS PER SERVING (10 per recipe): 205 calories, 10.5g protein, 17.4g carbs, 12.4g fat, 5g fiber, 9g sugar

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