Healthy Granola Bars Recipe (Homemade, V, GF)
Healthy Granola Bars (V, GF): this healthy homemade granola bars recipe yields soft ‘n chewy granola bars with a crunch! Refined Sugar-Free, Vegan, Gluten Free & made with wholesome nuts and fruits.
Servings: 15 bars
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts finely chopped*
- ¼ cup dried fruit finely chopped*
- ¼ cup golden ground flaxseed
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside for later. You can also use this Energy Bar Mold to make rectangular granola-bar style bars.
- Add all wet ingredients to a large bowl: coconut sugar, coconut oil, almond butter and maple syrup. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Add all dry ingredients to the same bowl: oats, nuts, dried fruit, flaxseed, and salt (if using). Using a rubber spatula, stir and fold until very well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using the spatula, nudge the mixture until loosely and evenly spread out. Then, use the spatula to press the mixture firmly down into an even, very tightly-packed layer.
- Bake for 23-27 minutes. Mine took 25 minutes.
- Place baking pan onto a cooling rack to cool for about 30 minutes, or until completely firm. After, lift bars and parchment paper onto the cooling rack to finish cooling for 1-2 hours. Slice and enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Notes
*Make sure to chop nuts and dried fruit finely. The larger the nut/fruit, the less likely the bars will smooth into an even layer, and thus, hold together.
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container for 1-2 months at room temperature.
Freezing Instructions: Store in a freezer-friendly container for 1-3 months.