No Coffee, No Prana Protein Bars

So… I’ve been on a protein bar making kick. But I’ve come up with some ridiculously delicious, simple ways for you to fuel up after your practice in the process.

You’re welcome!

So once I discovered the base recipe for protein bars, I got to work on creating variations and flavours, and the one I’m going to share with you today might be my favourite!

It tastes like a freakin’ coffee crisp bar.

BUT – has way less sugar, is filled with plant-based protein, healthy fats, and homemade chocolate.

Also, it comes together in like 5 minutes. Unless of course you’re making it with Sats… then it will take you like 40. *insert eye roll/shurgging emoji*

In my last post I shared a little bit about the Ayurvedic perspective on nut butters, and in this post I want to share about the Ayurvedic perspective on protein powder.

Now, I want to be the first to say that Ayurveda does not admonish any foods really, rather promotes the sparing use of products which may create ama or toxic build up in the body, and possibly aggravate any of your Doshas.

So here’s what Ayurveda has to say about protein powder

While it is delicious, and a great source of plant-based protein, it is technically a processed food and MAY be difficult for some to digest, and may create build-up of ama if ones Agni or digestive fire is not strong enough to digest it.

So one thing I always make sure to do is either supercharge my smoothies or bars with spices like cinnamon and ginger to support my Agni, OR in the case of these bars, I would drink a nice digestive tea on the side.

I’ll post a few simple digestive tea recipes next week!

The other thing we want to note about protein powder, is that it is a supplement. And we should be clear about using it this way. We don’t want to get all our protein from powder. We want to make sure MOST of our protein is coming in the form of a whole-foods plant-based diet. This is what our body knows, and likes.

So should I have protein power?!

Now, my advice to you when it comes to adding protein powder to your diet is to pay attention to your body, and see how YOU feel when you consume it. If you feel:

• Bloated/Gassy
• Overly Tired
• Difficulty pooping the next day

Then protein powder might not be for you! If that’s the case you can totally make these bars without the powder! Simply add a little extra hemp and chia seeds, and little more coconut flour. There is still tons of whole-food protien goin’ on in these bars aside from the powder itself.

You may also dislike the taste of protein powder outside of a smoothie – thats totally cool!

Adding this supplement to your smoothies and bars is totally an individual decision, and I always recommend tuning into your body, and honoring what it tells you.

So what is the best protein powder to get?

My favourite is PROfi Protein Powder! You can follow the link to order some right to your door and save 10% and FREE SHIPPING in Canada when you use the code YOGIFUEL.

Alright, let’s get on to the recipe because let’s be honest.. that’s why you’re here!

These bad boys require just a few ingredients, maybe 5 minutes of your time and are soooo freakin’ delish. I recommend keeping them in the freezer for a more sturdy bar, or in the fridge for slightly softer bars.

These ones, when using the PROfi Coffee Caramel protein make it taste like a freakin’ coffee crisp – SOOO GOOD!