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Protein Granola Bars: 7 Reasons to Love This Healthy Snack


  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These no-bake protein granola bars are a grab-and-go snack you’ll want on hand all week.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
  • ½ cup mixed nuts and/or seeds, chopped
  • ½ cup dried fruit
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • optional: ½ cup chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

  1. Prepare a standard loaf pan with non-stick baking spray and parchment paper.
  2. Combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and salt in a pot on medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until fully melted and smooth. Remove from the heat.
  3. Measure in the oats, protein powder, nuts/seeds, and fruit, and stir until combined.
  4. Press the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press down firmly.
  5. Top with the melted chocolate chips, if desired, and spread evenly.
  6. Allow the protein granola bars to set in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  7. Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • These bars are gluten-free and dairy-free.
  • Feel free to substitute any nut or seed butter.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: protein granola bars, no-bake snacks, healthy snacks