Vegan Pizza Snack Bars [gluten-free + high-protein]

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Updated on July 20, 2026
Posted on November 7, 2025
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These savory Vegan Pizza Snack Bars are packed with pizza flavor, plant-based protein, and wholesome ingredients. Made with pea protein, they’re a delicious, gluten-free, high-protein snack perfect for meal prep or on the go.

Vegan Pizza Snack Bars [gluten-free + high-protein]

Craving pizza flavor but want something healthy, portable, and protein-packed? These Vegan Pizza Snack Bars have you covered. They’re a savory twist on the classic protein bar, loaded with Italian-inspired herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and a subtle cheesy flavor from nutritional yeast.

Easily made with your choice of unflavored pea protein from True Nutrition (code HEALTHYHELPER saves!) or Daily Harvest Organic Pea Protein (code HEALTHYHELPER saves on Daily Harvest!), these bars deliver a clean source of plant-based protein without any artificial additives or aftertaste. They’re vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and make the perfect grab-and-go snack, pre-workout bite, or savory meal prep staple.

Vegan Pizza Snack Bars [gluten-free + high-protein]

Why You’ll Love These Vegan Pizza Snack Bars

  • Savory, pizza-inspired flavor with oregano, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes
  • High in protein from clean, single-ingredient pea protein
  • Wholesome and satisfying with oats, cashews, and flaxseed for balanced nutrition
  • Easy to make in one bowl, no fancy equipment needed
Vegan Pizza Snack Bars [gluten-free + high-protein]

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free quick oats
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp ground flax
  • ¼ cup True Nutrition unflavored pea protein or Daily Harvest Organic Pea Protein (code HEALTHYHELPER saves on both!!)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped (optional)
  • ½ cup black olives, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Karma Nuts cashews, roughly chopped
  • 1¼ cups unsweetened cashew milk (or other nondairy milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together oats, protein powder, salt, herbs, spices, nutritional yeast, and flax.
  3. Stir in the finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and cashews.
  4. Pour in the milk and mix until evenly combined.
  5. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, until firm and golden on top.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars or squares.
  8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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  • Author: Kaila Proulx
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 9 bars
  • Category: Savory Snacks
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together oats, protein powder, salt, herbs, spices, nutritional yeast, and flax.
  3. Stir in the finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and cashews.
  4. Pour in the milk and mix until evenly combined.
  5. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, until firm and golden on top.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars or squares.
  8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Vegan Pizza Snack Bars [gluten-free + high-protein]

Tips & Variations

  • Add 1 tsp garlic powder for a stronger pizza flavor.
  • Sprinkle extra nutritional yeast on top before baking for a “cheesy” crust.
  • Serve warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

Powered by Pea Protein

Pea Protein is made from sustainably sourced, organic yellow peas, providing a complete amino acid profile and a smooth, clean taste. It’s an excellent way to boost your daily protein intake while keeping your ingredients simple, plant-based, and nutrient-dense.

The Perfect Savory Snack

Whether you need an afternoon pick-me-up, a pre-workout bite, or a nutritious travel snack, these Vegan Pizza Snack Bars deliver comfort-food flavor with real, wholesome ingredients. They’re proof that healthy snacking doesn’t have to be sweet or boring.

Nutrition Information (Per Bar – Makes 9 Bars)

  • Calories: ~190
  • Protein: ~9g
  • Carbohydrates: ~18g
  • Fat: ~9g
  • Fiber: ~3g
  • Sugar: ~1g

Note: Nutrition values are approximate and may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.

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88 Comments

  5. I’m with you, olives are SO delicious. I too grew up eating them at a young age…hard not to when you come from a European house hold. Great recipe – will need to test them out in the kitchen!

    .:Marta:.

    #recipeoftheweek

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  9. I love that you’re jumping on the savory snack bar things, something I’ve been wanting to experiment with for a while! And a perfect place to start flavor-wise, everyone loves pizza <3 I honestly think I've only ever had olives once in my life, so I can't say if I like them or not :/ But in this form with all the chewy oats and savory spices and tomato flavor, I don't think I'd have a problem with them :)

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  29. These sound delicious.. I write off olives as a food I dislike too, but I recently had some olive chocolate truffles.. and they were good! I am addicted to sun dried tomatoes so I’ll be giving these a try!

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  37. Wow. I’ve never seen a recipe like this before. It sounds veeeeery interesting. I’m always on the look out for something interesting, but not necessarily sweet to put into my girls’ lunchboxes and I think that these will be making an appearance. SOON.

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  40. Haha – I am one of those non-oliver likers ;p I’m trying to slowly add them to my meals every once in awhile. I find them tolerable at best. But I find them even more tolerable when they are in something. I bet this would be pretty good =)
    Thanks for sharing this at Healthy Vegan Fridays. I’m pinning this!

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  43. sorry to say this… but i haaaaate olives. but i looove pizza, and all things pizza flavor :) (well, healthy of course! hah)
    i’ve also made a few savory bars and they’re so good! its a nice change from most sweet bars. so i’ll make this, sans olives ;)

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  44. Hello,
    This recipe looks delicious! My family and I have been doing a lot of camping and I am struggling to find vegan snacks that don’t need refrigeration. Do these bars need to be kept in the fridge? I’m searching for hiking yummies. We recently cut meat out of our diet so I’m having to relearn how to cook. Thanks for sharing your talent of creating healthy, yummy food.

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  46. Hi, I just discovered your list of hidden-veggie recipes and since i am a terrible picky eater, I thought I would try a few. For this recipe, can I leave out the protein and cashews? would it still work?

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