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No bake granola bars
Sarah Erickson

Healthy Homemade Gluten-Free Granola Bars with Protein

Quick no-bake protein granola bars packed with peanut butter, vanilla protein, and chocolate chips. These healthy homemade gluten-free snacks are perfect for meal prep!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup smooth and creamy peanut butter
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups gluten-free whole rolled oats whole rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons crushed nuts peanuts or cashews
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper. Cut a second piece of parchment paper slightly larger than pan base; set both aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix wet ingredients: peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add dry ingredients, stirring thoroughly until mixture resembles cookie dough.
  4. Transfer mixture to lined pan.
  5. Press mixture evenly using extra parchment paper and the back of a measuring cup or glass, applying gentle pressure while moving in circles.
  6. Refrigerate for at least one hour until set.
  7. Using parchment paper handles, transfer to cutting board, keeping parchment underneath. Cut into granola bar-sized rectangles.