You only need 4 ingredients to make these super healthy raw granola protein bars (gluten free + vegan)! Just place the rolled oats, dates, peanut butter and coconut oil in a food processor, and voila, you have gluten-free, vegan and no added sugar cereal bars for a snack or breakfast.
OATS
Oats are rich in fiber which slows the absorption of carbohydrates, promotes satiety and optimizes intestinal transit.
Oatmeal is rich in essential vitamins and minerals.
For people who cannot eat gluten, it is possible to find oatmeal certified gluten-free.
PEANUT BUTTER & ALMOND BUTTER
Peanut butter or almond puree are rich in good fats and provide protection for our cardiovascular system.
Although very high in calories due to their fat content, peanut butter or mashed almonds are an excellent source of vegetable protein.
DATES
Dates are very high in sugar but offer many benefits. Dates are rich in fiber, promoting digestive well-being and providing energy quickly. In addition, dates are rich in antioxidants.
Raw granola protein bars (gluten-free + vegan)
Ingredients
200 g of dates or raisins (or date paste - choose very soft dates or raisins or soak them for a few minutes in hot water)
250 g rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
60 g oilseed puree - almond puree or plain peanut butter
3 tbsp. at s. unscented coconut oil
Option to choose:
20g chocolate chips
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, blend the oats and set them aside.
Place the dates in the food processor or blender and mix.
Add rolled oats, peanut butter or mashed almonds and coconut oil. Mix until all the elements are mixed.
Place the date paste in a bowl and add the options of your choice.
In a cake tin, place the baking paper at the bottom then place the dough. You can also do without baking paper but it will be a little more difficult to remove the dough - you will have to cut a bar or two to remove the whole thing.
Flatten the dough in the mold so that it is compact and smooth. Feel free to use a spoon or other utensil to help you flatten it.
Place the mold in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Take the mold out of the fridge and unmold everything. Place the large bar on a board and cut bars.
Place your no-bake cereal bars (gluten-free + vegan) in an airtight glass container that you can seal and store the cereal bars in the fridge. You can keep them for 15 days or more.
