Gluten Free Cranberry Orange No-Bake Oat Bars

For a healthy snack full of whole-grains, protein, and fiber- these gluten free cranberry orange no-bake oat bars are simple, sweet, and they will satisfy your hunger!

Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
0
minutes
TOtal:
70
minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 c. cashews
  • 2 c. old-fashioned or rolled oats
  • ¼ c. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • 2 scoops protein powder
  • 2 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup
  • 3 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
  • 4 Tbsp. orange juice
  • ½ c. dried cranberries
  • ½ c. white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, add the cashews and pulse lightly. Then, add the oats, brown sugar, chia seeds, and protein powder. Again, pulse together. Next, add the honey, coconut oil, orange juice, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips. Pulse until mixed and mixture feels wet and sticks together when pressed. If needed, you can put mixture into a large mixing bowl and continue mixing with a spatula. 
  2. Press oats into a lined 9x9 baking dish, lined with parchment paper. Use fingers and/or the bottom of a measuring cup to press the oats down. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Finally, cut and enjoy!