No-Bake Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Granola Bars gluten-free no added sugar
Delicious and healthy no-bake granola bars packed with protein, perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go energy boost.
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
- ¼ cup natural creamy peanut butter (healthyhelper saves!)
- ⅓ cup date syrup (HEALTHYHELPER saves)
- ¼ cup coconut oil or peanut butter
- ¼ cup vegan peanut butter protein powder (PEScience is the best, HEALTHYHELPER saves!)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup sugar-free chocolate chips (HEALTHYHELPER saves!)
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional for texture and fiber)
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix oats, peanuts, chocolate chips, protein powder, salt, and optional seeds in a large bowl.
- Gently warm peanut butter, date syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated and slightly clumpy.
- Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Once set, cut into bars or squares and store in the fridge.
Notes
Adjust the moisture by adding more date syrup or oats as needed for your desired consistency.