Lazy Cookie Dough Energy Bars | No Bake Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Forget rolling energy balls — just press your mix into a pan instead! Chill, slice, and you’ve got easy Cookie Dough Energy Bars that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and no-bake. 🍫💪

Dry Ingredients:

• 1¼ cups rolled oats (use GF-certified)

• 1 cup unsweetened dried coconut

• ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips

• ¼ cup ground flax

• ½ tsp sea salt

Wet Ingredients:

• ½ cup almond butter (or any nut/seed butter)

• 6 tbsp maple syrup (plus more if needed)

• 1 tsp vanilla

Optional Boost:Add 1–2 scoops protein powder or collagen, plus a splash more syrup or water to help it bind.

Instructions:

1️⃣ Pulse dry ingredients in a food processor until oats & chips are slightly broken up.

2️⃣ Add wet ingredients and pulse again until mixture sticks when pressed.

👉 If too dry, add more syrup 1 tbsp at a time.

3️⃣ Press into a parchment-lined 8x8" pan.

4️⃣ Optional: drizzle with melted dark chocolate or our no-cook caramel sauce.

5️⃣ Chill 20+ minutes, slice into bars, and enjoy!

Tip: Store chilled for grab-and-go snacks all week.

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