Description
These dairy-free protein granola squares are a no-bake, wholesome snack made with crunchy granola, creamy almond butter, and a rich chocolate topping. Perfect for meal prep, they’re freezer-friendly, customizable, and ideal for a quick nourishing treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free dairy-free granola
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (for the base)
- 1/3 cup almond butter (for the center layer)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the granola and peanuts to a food processor and pulse until finely ground but slightly textured.
- Add maple syrup and 2 tablespoons almond butter to the processor. Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together when pressed.
- Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined baking dish or silicone mold, creating an even base layer.
- Spread the remaining 1/3 cup almond butter evenly over the base layer.
- Freeze for 3 to 4 hours, or until fully set and firm.
- Melt the dairy-free chocolate chips with coconut oil in short microwave intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Remove the chilled base from the freezer and pour the melted chocolate evenly over the top.
- Return to the freezer for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully hardened.
- Slice into squares or remove from molds and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds and substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Add shredded coconut, chia seeds, or flaxseed meal for extra texture.
- Mix mini dairy-free chocolate chips into the base for extra sweetness.
- Use a smaller pan for thicker squares.
- Honey can replace maple syrup if not strictly vegan.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
- No reheating needed; serve chilled or slightly softened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
