5 Ingredient No Bake Granola Bars (Vegan + Gluten Free)
Just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip these up. These bars are so easy to make, you'll never buy store-bought granola bars again. They are very filling, boasting 9g of protein using only whole food ingredients, and are vegan and gluten free!
Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl add the peanut butter and maple syrup. Microwave until heated through and then thoroughly mix them together. Alternatively use the stovetop to heat.
3/4 cup all-natural peanut butter, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
Add in the cinnamon and salt and stir to combine. Then add the oats and mix well.
Pour the oat mixture into your prepared pan and press down evenly into place. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the bars to firm up.
When ready, remove from pan and slice into 8 bars.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer.
Notes
For portability you can wrap individual bars in parchment paper.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.Make sure to use a natural nut butter as these tend to have a more liquid-y consistency which is best to ensure the mixture isn't too dry. If your nut butter drips off a spoon, it's perfect, if you scoop it and it stays in one place on the spoon, try thinning it with a little water.