Savory Granola Bars
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Savory Granola Bars
Description
This recipe uses almond flour as the base combined with oats and a variety of chopped nuts and seeds to create a dense and flavorful granola bar with a savory seasoning profile. The spice blend resembles a nacho flavor, featuring garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, and nutritional yeast which enhances the umami and depth. Coconut oil and applesauce provide moisture and binding, while a flax egg acts as a vegan binder.
The bars are baked in an 8x8 inch pan at 330°F for 22 to 30 minutes, achieving the desired firmness and slight crispness depending on baking time. After baking, oil and extra spices are brushed on top for added flavor and color.
The combination of savory spices and nuts creates a hearty snack suitable for those avoiding gluten and peanuts. Adjusting the nuts or omitting coconut oil can be done with suggested substitutions. These bars are suited for those seeking a non-sweet, spiced bar with a chewy yet firm texture.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup nut I like to use a mixture of chia seeds, sesame seeds and chopped up cashews or almond slivers or other nuts and seeds, chopped
- 1/4 cup seed I like to use a mixture of chia seeds, sesame seeds and chopped up cashews or almond slivers or other nuts and seeds, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
For the Spices( Doritos nacho spice blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kala namak kala namak (optional, aka Indian Sulfur Salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil measured solid and melted before using
- 2 tablespoons applesauce
- 1 flax egg That is 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 2 1/2 tablespoons of water
For Topping
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika if needed, extra
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the almond flour, tapioca starch, oats, nuts and seeds, and the baking soda and mix really well. Press and mix to break any almond flour lumps.
- In a small bowl, mix all the salt and spices together really well. Add about 3/4 of that spice mixture to the almond flour mixture and mix in, then add in the melted coconut oil, applesauce, and flax egg and press and mix into the almond flour mixture and form it into a dough. If the dough is too dry, add in splashes of water to help form a cohesive dough.
- Line an 8x8" baking pan with parchment paper. Press the dough into the pan and even it out with a spatula. Bake at 330° Fahrenheit (165° C) for 22 to 30 minutes. The baking time depends on your oven and the pan. You can also bake it for 30 minutes for a crispier texture.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven, brush on a teaspoon of oil, and sprinkle leftover spices on top. You can also add extra paprika to the mix before sprinkling for additional color and flavor.
- Use a very sharp serrated knife to slice into individual savory granola bars. Cool and store as-is, Or, to make them even crispier, remove the parchment from the baking dish, place on a baking sheet, and spread the bars out. Then bake at 315° F (157 °C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until crispy to preference(double bake like a biscotti) .
- Storage: cool completely and store savory granola bars in a closed container on the counter for a few days or in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Use almond flour as the main base; removing almonds entirely will significantly alter texture.
- To make nut-free, omit cashews; peanuts are naturally excluded unless added.
- For oil-free bars, substitute melted coconut oil with two tablespoons of smooth almond butter.
- Substitute tapioca starch with cornstarch, arrowroot, or potato starch if unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 184IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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