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

• 1/4 cup Golden flax sub regular brown flax
• 1/2 cup Hulled hemp seeds
• 1/2 cup Collagen Peptides unflavored
• 3/4 cup Almond Flour
• 3 tbsp Chia seeds
• 1/2 cup Almond butter creamy
• 1/3 cup Coconut oil melted
• 1 tsp Pink salt plus extra for topping - optional
• 2-3 tbsp Maple syrup depending on desired sweetness
• 1/4 cup Dairy-free mini chocolate chips

Chocolate topping

• 1 1/2-2 oz Dark chocolate I used Eating Evolved Crunchy Caramel bar
• 1 tsp Coconut oil
• 1-2 tsp Maple syrup depending on desired sweetness

Prep Time 5 minutes Passive Time 20 minutes - cooling Servings bars Ingredients Chewy bars 1/4 cup Golden flax sub regular brown flax 1/2 cup Hulled hemp seeds 1/2 cup Collagen Peptides unflavored 3/4 cup Almond Flour 3 tbsp Chia seeds 1/2 cup Almond butter creamy 1/3 cup Coconut oil melted 1 tsp Pink salt plus extra for topping - optional 2-3 tbsp Maple syrup depending on desired sweetness 1/4 cup Dairy-free mini chocolate chips Chocolate topping 1 1/2-2 oz Dark chocolate I used Eating Evolved Crunchy Caramel bar 1 tsp Coconut oil 1-2 tsp Maple syrup depending on desired sweetness

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.