Homemade Gur Chana Protein Bars for Weight Loss & Muscle Support! 🌱
Struggling to hit your daily protein goals? Try these 5g protein-rich, fiber-loaded snack bars made with roasted chana, jaggery, seeds, and nuts – perfect for fat loss, satiety & sustained energy!
✅ 94 kcal per bar
✅ No sugar spikes (Low GI)
✅ Gluten-free, Maida-free, Preservative-free
✅ High in Iron, Magnesium, and B-Vitamins
A natural, Ayurvedic-inspired protein snack that’s easy to make and store!
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for 20–22 medium bars:
• ¼ cup almonds / Walnuts
• ¾ cup roasted chana dal
• ½ cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 tsp pistachios
• 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1 tsp desi ghee or cold-pressed coconut oil
• ¾ cup jaggery
• 1 tsp cardamom (or cinnamon/vanilla for flavor)
• ¼ tsp baking soda
STEP-BY-STEP RECIPE
Dry roast ¼ cup almonds for 2–3 minutes
Add ¾ cup roasted chana dal
Add ½ cup pumpkin seeds, continue roasting.
Add 1 tsp fennel seeds + 1 tsp ghee and turn off heat.
Transfer to a tray.
Chop the almonds roughly.
Mix in 1 scoop Any Good plant based protein powder
OR you can add 3.5 tbsp sattu flour
Coat the roasted mix evenly.
In the same pan, add 1 tbsp water
Add ¾ cup jaggery and melt on low heat.
Add 1 tsp cardamom
Stir in ¼ tsp baking soda (optional for lightness).
Add Roasted mix into melted jaggery, Stir quickly
Spread onto a ghee-lined thali or parchment paper.
Press flat with the back of a ghee-coated katori.
Let it cool and set for 45 mins to 1 hour at room temperature.
Cut into 20–22 bars.
Store in an airtight container for 4–5 days outside or 2 weeks in the fridge.
NUTRITIONAL BREAKDOWN (Per bar)
• Calories: 94 kcal
• Protein: 5g ( 3g with sattu powder )
• Carbs: 8–9g
• Healthy Fats: 3–4g
• Fiber: 2g
• Micronutrients:
• Iron from jaggery & seeds
• Magnesium & Zinc from pumpkin seeds & nuts
• B-vitamins from chana + almonds