Nut-Free, Gluten-Free Cereal Protein Bars (Barres protéinées)

These Nut-Free, Gluten-Free Cereal Protein Bars use only 5 natural ingredients. They're no-bake, super easy, and extremely tasty. Sweetened with pure honey, these healthy bars are perfect for breakfast, snack, or pre/post workout fuel.

Ingrédients

• 4 cups of toasted oats cereal (gluten-free brand)
• ½ cup dried berries (cranberries, blueberries, etc.)
• 1 cup sunflower seeds (roasted, salted )
• ⅔ cup pure raw honey (a bit more if needed)
• ½ - ⅔ cup creamy sunflower butter (I use SunButter)

Instructions

1. Lightly grease an 8 inch square pan and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine cereal, dried berries, and sunflower seeds. Mix well.
3. In a pot over medium heat, use a hand whisk to constantly stir honey and sunflower butter until completely smooth and fully incorporated, about 30-60 seconds. Remove from heat as soon as mixture turns smooth and "silky." It should not boil/be overcooked, or else the mixture may "seize" and lose its ability to stick well. Let mixture cool 3-5 min.
4. Pour honey mixture over the dry cereal mixture, tossing to coat really well.
5. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan. You'll need to really press hard so mixture adheres; be sure to firmly press down the sides and corners also. Cover and chill in fridge several hours before cutting into bars.