Description
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan Option
This pbj granola bar recipe is far from your average granola bar. This healthy snack is filled with protein to keep you full, flavors that will make you happy, and ingredients you can feel good about. They are gluten free, refined sugar free, and have a vegan friendly option.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1/2 cup nut butter of choice
- 1 cup dates
- 3/4 cup gluten free oats
- 2 tbsp honey
Topping:
- Jam of choice (I used my homemade raspberry chia jam)
- More nut butter
- Crushed peanuts
Instructions
Crust:
- Blend all ingredients together in food processor.
- Form into a ball, then flatten into an 8.5×8.5 square dish lined with parchment paper.
- Put in freezer for 30 minutes to harden.
Topping:
- Cover entire crust with a thin layer of jam.
- Drip ½ tsp dollops of nut butter spaced evenly throughout the top.
- Blend together with a knife or back of spoon.
- Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top.
Notes
Steps 2 & 3 under topping are just to make a fun swirl of nut butter (like in the photos). You can apply toppings however you prefer
Vegan Option: all you need to do to make this vegan is swap the honey in the crust for agave or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/9 of pan