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Salted Chewy Chocolate Chip Protein Bars {Dairy, Gluten, & Grain Free}

April 30, 2018

I’m always thinking up new protein bar flavors to play around with. This time, I wanted something to taste similar to those chewy oatmeal chocolate chip granola bars that so many of us had in our lunches growing up. I was craving one! I USED TO BE OBSESSED WITH THOSE THINGS!

These Salted Chewy Chocolate Chip Protein Bars come pretty dang close to that flavor. They’re free of grains and gluten all together – so no oatmeal. However, the chia and flax give it just the right crunch that make you think that you’re eating a chewy, slightly crunchy, oatmeal bar.

They’re filled with protein, healthy fats, and some chocolate – all the essentials of a good snack!

I opted to add a little pink salt on top for that addicting salty and sweet contrast, but that’s completely optional!

Try these out next time you’re looking for a healthy snack to keep around the house or to pack in lunches. Kids would love these!


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Salted Chewy Chocolate Chip Protein Bars {Dairy, Gluten, & Grain Free}
Prep Time 5 minutes
Passive Time 20 minutes - cooling
Servings
bars
Ingredients
Chewy bars
Chocolate topping
Prep Time 5 minutes
Passive Time 20 minutes - cooling
Servings
bars
Ingredients
Chewy bars
Chocolate topping
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the chewy bars.
  2. In a medium baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread mixture out onto pan. You can use a deeper pan for thicker bars.
  3. Melt dark chocolate and oil.
  4. Stir in maple syrup, if desired. I used about a teaspoon.
  5. Spread chocolate on top of mixture.
  6. Freeze for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
  7. Cut bars into desired sizes.
  8. Store in the refrigerator.