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Nut-Free, Gluten-Free Cereal Protein Bars
These Nut-Free, Gluten-Free Cereal Protein Bars use only 5 natural ingredients. They're no-bake, super easy, and extremely tasty. Sweetened with pure honey, these healthy bars are perfect for breakfast, snack, or pre/post workout fuel.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups of toasted oats cereal gluten-free brand
- ½ cup dried berries cranberries, blueberries, etc.
- 1 cup sunflower seeds roasted, salted
- ⅔ cup pure raw honey a bit more if needed
- ½ - ⅔ cup creamy sunflower butter I use SunButter
Instructions
- Lightly grease an 8 inch square pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cereal, dried berries, and sunflower seeds. Mix well.
- In a pot over medium heat, use a hand whisk to constantly stir honey and sunflower butter until completely smooth and fully incorporated, about 30-60 seconds. Remove from heat as soon as mixture turns smooth and "silky." It should not boil/be overcooked, or else the mixture may "seize" and lose its ability to stick well. Let mixture cool 3-5 min.
- Pour honey mixture over the dry cereal mixture, tossing to coat really well.
- Press mixture firmly into prepared pan. You'll need to really press hard so mixture adheres; be sure to firmly press down the sides and corners also. Cover and chill in fridge several hours before cutting into bars.
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Notes
- *I use 1/2 cup creamy sunflower butter, but if your cereal mixture needs more to stick, you can use 2/3 cup
Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
50mg
(2%)
Potassium
200mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
178IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.