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These Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Granola Bars are an excellent snack that require no cooking! Try this healthy treat that is also super versatile, easy to meal prep, and quick to make!
Snacks can be a lifesaver or a huge problem, depending on the snack. I love that these granola bars give me a healthy but delicious option, packed with protein, peanut butter, and chocolate chips.
Not only are these healthy, but they’re perfect for meal prepping! You can make a giant batch to last a couple months in the freezer or mix up a different flavor-combination every week.
Get the family involved in the meal prepping by having each family member make their own version of this reliable, tasty, no-bake treat!
What ingredients do I need for Gluten Free Peanut Butter Granola Bars?
- Peanut butter
- Honey
- Coconut oil
- Gluten-free old fashioned oats
- A mix-in of your choosing (I used chocolate chips, but you could use white chocolate chips, M&M’s, candies, dried fruit, etc. It all depends on what you like the most!)
- Protein powder–This is optional, but it’s a great way to make it a filling snack to get you through the day!
Peanut Butter Granola Bar Instructions:
- Melt the first 3 ingredients in a microwavable bowl or small sauce pan and stir well.
- If using protein powder (optional), blend the powder in well. When combined, add oats and stir until oats are completely coated.
- Line an 8×8 pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking oil. Then, spread the thick mixture into the pan.
- Top with chocolate chips* and place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes until well set. After it is set, peel foil off, cut into bars, and store in fridge.
*You may choose chocolate chips or any other mix-ins that you prefer!
Which oats should I use?
I highly recommend using gluten-free old fashioned rolled oats in this recipe. Steel cut oats are a bit too tough and chewy, and quick cooking and instant oats are likely to become too soft and mushy to hold up in this recipe.
If you’re looking for no-bake peanut butter snacks that don’t use any oats, we love this Peanut Butter Cup Chia Pudding and these Keto No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies.
How should I store Gluten Free Peanut Butter Bars?
These bars are best kept in an air-tight container in the refrigerator (up to one week). You can also freeze these for two months, so this is an excellent option for a meal-prep snack!
If you do freeze these, I recommend letting them thaw for at least 20 minutes at room temperature before eating or serving for the best texture. This makes them perfectly ready to eat well before lunch time!
More Easy Snacks:
- Mocha Chia Pudding
- Homemade Peanut Butter Granola
- Healthy Turkey Wrap
- Easy Chickpea Cucumber Salad
- Keto Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Fat Bombs
- Healthy Hummus & Veggie Tostadas
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Granola Bars (no bake)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cup gluten free old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips*
- 1 tablespoon protein powder, optional
Instructions
- Melt the first 3 ingredients in a microwavable bowl or small sauce pan and stir well.
- If using protein powder (optional), blend the powder in well. When combined, add oats and stir until oats are completely coated.
- Line an 8×8 pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking oil. Spread the thick mixture into the pan.
- Top with chocolate chips* and place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes until well set. After it is set, peel foil off, cut into bars, and store in fridge.
Notes
**Nutrition details do not include protein powder.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
