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Savory Granola Bars
5 from 15 votes

Savory Granola Bars

Savory Granola Bars blend almond flour, tapioca starch, oats, assorted nuts and seeds, and a bold spice mix for a snack that balances nutty and spicy flavors. The dough binds with coconut oil, applesauce, and a flax egg, then bakes until firm and lightly browned. These bars have a nut-forward texture complemented by a Doritos-inspired spice blend including onion, garlic, paprika, and nutritional yeast.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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) .
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% 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.