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Nut Free Granola Bars
Nut Free Granola Bars combine toasted coconut, quick oats, pepitas, honey, coconut oil, and a touch of brown sugar and vanilla for sweetness. Dried fruit and mini chocolate chips add chewiness and chocolatey bursts. The bars are baked in a pan and pressed firmly for a chewy texture without nuts, suitable for nut allergies. The simple ingredients offer a wholesome snack or breakfast on the go.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
16 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
202 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
- 2 1/3 cups quick oats
- 1/3 cup Pepitas
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1/2 cup raisin or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips plus 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the coconut in a small skillet and cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until light brown and toasted. Watch it closely so it doesn't burn.
- In a large bowl, combine the coconut, oats, pepitas, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- In a small skillet, combine the honey, coconut oil, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until the coconut oil is melted, and the mixture starts to bubble. Remove from the heat and stiir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is moistened. Let sit for about 5 minutes. Stir in the raisins or dried cranberries and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use a spatula to evenly spread the mixture into the pan. Firmly press the mixture into the pan with your clean hands. You can dampen your fingertips or lightly spray them with cooking spray, so it isn’t too sticky. You really want to press the mixture firmly, so the bars stay together.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top of the bars and gently press them into the top of the bars.
- Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. When the bars are completely chilled, use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into bars or squares and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days to maintain freshness.
- If stacking bars, place parchment paper between layers to prevent them from sticking together.
Nutrition Information
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
104mg
(4%)
Potassium
148mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.