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Nut Free Granola Bars
Easy homemade granola bars that are nut free, which makes them the perfect school snack! The bars are chewy, sweet, and SO delicious!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
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 sea salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins 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 in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. If you are stacking the granola bars place a piece of parchment between the 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
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
104mg
(4%)
Potassium
148mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
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.