These no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars are chewy and hearty, sweet, chocolate-peanut butter deliciousness. Secretly refined sugar free, high protein, high fiber, and gluten free too!
Line a 9" brownie pan with parchment paper both ways.
In a stand mixer with with beater attachment, add the applesauce, peanut butter and stevia extract. Mix on low speed.
Turn off the stand mixer and add the protein powder, cocoa powder and salt. Mix on low speed until fully combined.
Dump in the oats and mix until fully combined. Scoop the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out. Place a sheet of parchment paper on top and press the mixture down further until compact. Cover the pan and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, slice and serve! To store, place the granola bars on a plate lined with a sheet of parchment paper and keep in the refrigerator. Keeps for ~1 week.
Recipe Notes
Feel free to add a handful of roasted peanuts and/or mini dark chocolate chips to the recipe!