Chewy Granola Bars Recipe

Name: Chewy Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats; 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour; 1/4 cup ground flax seed; 1/4 cup chia seeds; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped; 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup dates, pits removed (about eight); 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup applesauce; 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup ground flax seed
1/4 cup chia seeds
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dates, pits removed (about eight)
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

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["Heat the oven to 350F and line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper.", "Mix the oats, flour, flax, chia, cinnamon, cranberries, cacao nibs, sunflower seeds, pepitas, and salt in a large bowl.", "In a high speed blender or food processor, blend the dates, honey, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla until it becomes a paste.", "Add the paste to the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or your hands. It takes a while with a spoon, so I usually just get in there and squish everything together with my hands.", "Press the mixture into the lined baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are slightly browned. If you over bake it, it'll be dry.", "Let the sheet cool on a rack for ten minutes before lifting the granola bars out. You can cut them now, but if you let them cool completely first you'll get a nice clean cut and nicer looking bars. Store them in the fridge or freezer if you don't plan on eating them within a few days.", "Notes:
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You don't have to melt the coconut oil before blending, but it makes it a lot easier to mix in.
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You can change up the add-ins (sunflower seeds, cranberries) as you see fit. Use whatever you have on hand. Want to use 1 cup of chocolate chips and leave out the rest? Go for it."]

825

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, 1/4 cup ground flax seed, 1/4 cup chia seeds, and more.

Yes, Chewy Granola Bars falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chewy Granola Bars

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