Healthy Homemade Granola Bars (Gluten-Free)
Written by Isabella Berkoff
•Posted on January 20 2022
The perfect on-the-go snack! Protein-packed, gluten-free and sweetened only with fruit, these healthy homemade granola bars will keep you going throughout the day! Mix in Luker Chocolate's Roasted Cocoa Nibs for a satisfyingly crunchy texture and chocolatey flavor without adding sugar.
Difficulty
Easy
Recipe by:
Stephanie Niemis
Versatile and sweetened only with fruit, these nutritious homemade granola bars from Stephanie Niemis are the perfect kick-start to New Year's Resolutions! Vegan, gluten-free, and an excellent source of protein, minerals, and healthy fats. Mix in Luker Chocolate's Roasted Cocoa Nibs for a rich, chocolatey flavor without adding sugar, or customize them with your own favorite crunchy ingredients to suit your taste!
Ingredients
2 Cups pitted dates, softened (see recipe notes)
½ Cup peanut butter (or other nut or seed butter)
1 Cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 Tbsp chia seeds
2 Cups old fashioned oats
1-2 Tbsp water
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Roasted Cocoa Nibs
More optional mixins: chocolate chips and dried fruit
Gluten-Free Granola Bars
Directions
Gluten-Free Granola Bars
In a food processor, process together the dates and peanut butter on high until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides.
Add in the chia seeds, coconut flakes and oats, and process on low speed until everything is mixed together. Add in 1 tablespoon of water at a time, until the mixture sticks together.
When finished blending, fold in the Roasted Cocoa Nibs, and other optional mix-ins by hand if desired. You can also put them in the food processor and use the pulse setting to mix.
Add the mixture to a 9x9" glass dish and press down firmly with your hands or a spatula until completely flattened.
Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Recipe Note:
To soften the dates, soak them in a cup of hot water for about five minutes. To heat the water, you can microwave it for about one minute.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Want to see more of Stephanie's healthy recipes? Check her out on Instagram @healthyholme, or visit her blog for gluten-free tips, tricks, cookbooks and more!
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