Protein Granola Bars (Gluten-free, Nut-free)

Name: Protein Granola Bars (Gluten-free, Nut-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats; ½ cup protein powder; 2 TB chia seeds; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp table salt; ⅓ cup sunflower butter; ½ cup pure honey; ½ cup milk; ½ cup mini chocolate chips; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings
12 servings
Calories
209 kcal
Course
Snacks
Cuisine
American

Protein Granola Bars (Gluten-free, Nut-free)

Iris Warren

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High protein granola bars are made with 10 ingredients and are ready in less than 30 minutes for a better-for-you, budget-friendly option perfect for breakfasts and snacks that will fill you up and leave you feeling energized!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
½ cup protein powder vanilla recommended
2 TB chia seeds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp table salt
⅓ cup sunflower butter
½ cup pure honey or maple syrup
½ cup milk
½ cup mini chocolate chips
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F with rack on lower middle position. Grease an 8×8 baking pan and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to combine.
In another bowl, combine the sunflower butter, honey or maple syrup, milk, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract. Mix until incorporated.
Pour mixture into the large bowl of dry ingredients. Stir and fold until fully combined. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the batter into the greased baking pan. Press evenly into pan, using firm pressure to compress the mixture into desired bar thickness.
Bake 18 minutes, or until edges turn golden grown. Center should still be soft. Let cool in pan completely, and slice into bars. Wrap in airtight container, and store in fridge for 1 week.

Notes

If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating ♡
We love sunflower butter, but feel free to use any nut or seed butter you like best.
Protein powder is to be measured according to standard measuring cups, not the scoops that come inside the tub of protein powder.
Make it dairy-free: use almond or coconut milk or any other milk of your choice.
You can use any protein powder, but we recommend using vanilla flavored varieties made without fake/artificial sugars, as those tend to have an unpalatable aftertaste.
Bars can be sliced, wrapped, and frozen for up to 6 months so they’re ready to go for breakfast or snacks anytime.
Double-check that the brands you’re using are gluten and nut-free if needed.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 100mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 51IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	209kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	30g	10%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Trans Fat	0.02g	1%
Cholesterol	10mg	3%
Sodium	18mg	1%
Potassium	100mg	2%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	17g	34%
Vitamin A	51IU	1%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Calcium	67mg	7%
Iron	2mg	11%