Best Grain Free Granola Bars

Enjoy Grain Free Granola Bars made with less than 10-ingredients! These protein-packed, crunchy granola bars are gluten-free, vegan, oil-free, naturally sweetened, and filled with superfood nuts and seeds! Simply combine the ingredients and place these no-bake granola bars in the fridge or freezer to firm! They are the perfect, chewy, crunchy snack!

If you enjoy grainless granola bars, you’ll definitely want to check out my No-Bake Superfood Energy Bars or Puffed Quinoa Protein Bars next!

You’re probably wondering, “Why Grain Free Granola Bars?”.  Well, after sharing my Grain-Free Granola Recipe, it quickly became popular! (Tiktok most certainly loved it!) I decided to take the granola recipe one step further and make grain-free granola bars! I enjoy store-bought grain-free granola bars like Autumn’s Gold Grain Free granola bars. However, I wholeheartedly believe nothing beats making your food from scratch at home– especially when it comes to these granola bars! 

Homemade Peanut Butter Grain Free Granola Bars

You’ll Love These Grain-Free Granola Bars. They Are:

• Soft to the bite, with just the right amount of crunch!
• Ultra-satisfying –yummy nutty flavor and perfectly sweetened with dates and maple syrup!
• Made with simple, wholesome ingredients!
• Oat-free –it can be hard to find oat-free granola bars. These taste just as good but without the grains! 
• Beginner Friendly Recipe– this recipe gives you easy no-bake granola bars with peanut butter, dates, and a variety of nuts and seeds!
• Gluten-Free & Vegan! –with simple swaps these bars can be paleo and whole30 compliant!
• Protein-Packed– with the addition of flax seeds and hemp seeds you’re getting 9.7 grams of protein per granola bar!

Here’s What You’ll Need To Make These Delicious Homemade Grain-Free Granola Bars

• Nuts: This is the base for these grain-free granola bars. Instead of oats, we are using a variety of nuts. You can use whatever nuts you like best. I recommend a mixture of roasted almonds, pecans, and walnuts for the best flavor and crunch!
• Peanut Butter: Peanut Butter is a protein-rich spread high in zinc, vitamin B-6, and magnesium! You can substitute with almond, cashew, or sunflower butter for a paleo option. The peanut butter, Medjool dates blend, and maple syrup work to bind the ingredients together.
• Medjool Dates And Maple Syrup: Dates are nature’s candy and coupled with maple syrup, provide the perfect amount of sweetness while keeping these granola bars healthy and refined sugar-free! Pro Tip: Soak your dates in water for at least 15 minutes before blending. This softens the dates and helps them blend easier.
• Ground Flaxseeds And Hemp Seeds: Both are filled with protein, fiber, and omega-3s. In 2 tablespoons, flaxseeds provide 3 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, hemp seeds provide 7 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber! (source) 
• Shredded Coconut And Dried Fruit: Adding coconut shavings, dried fruit, and even chocolate chips are completely optional! I like to add coconut and dried cranberries –so delish!

Substitutions

• Want Paleo Granola Bars? Simply swap out the peanut butter and use almond, sunflower, cashew, or any other nut butter. 
• Want Whole30 Granola Bars? Just omit the maple syrup! Use 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil instead to help bind the ingredients together. 
• Want Vegan Granola Bars? Guess what, they already are! These granola bars are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and refined sugar-free –and just darn good!

How To Store Your Granola Bars

These granola bars keep well in the fridge. I like to wrap the bars in parchment paper and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. They last for up to a week in the refrigerator and 3 weeks in the freezer. Grab one from the fridge when you’re ready for a snack! (They taste great straight out of the freezer as well!)

You can also keep these stored on the counter for a few days, but keep in mind that the longer they are out of the fridge, the softer the granola bars get.