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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Granola Bars [gluten-free + no added sugar]

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
  • ¼ cup natural creamy peanut butter (unsweetened)
  • ⅓ cup date syrup (code HEALTHYHELPER saves $$)
  • ¼ cup coconut oil (or more peanut butter if I want to skip the oil)
  • ¼ cup vegan peanut butter protein powder (PEScience is the best…code HEALTHYHELPER saves $$!)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1/4-1/2 cup sugar-free regular or mini chocolate chips (code HEALTHYHELPER saves $$!)
  • Optional: 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds for texture and extra fiber

Instructions

  1. Start by lining an 8×8″ pan or a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the oats, chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, protein powder, salt, and any optional add-ins like chia or flax.
  3. Then, in a small saucepan (or a microwave-safe bowl), gently warm the peanut butter, date syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth and pourable.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir until everything is evenly coated. It should clump a bit when pressed, that’s how you know it’s the right consistency.
  5. If the mixture feels too dry, add a little extra date syrup or warm water. Too wet? A handful more oats usually does the trick.
  6. Next, press the mixture firmly into the lined pan, smoothing it out with a spatula or damp hands.
  7. Chill the bars in the fridge for at least an hour until they’re nice and firm.
  8. Once they’ve set, slice them into mini bars, rectangles, or squares and store them in the fridge.

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