Healthy Homemade Granola Bars (Gluten-Free)

Versatile and sweetened only with fruit, these nutritious homemade granola bars from Healthy Holme 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!

Author

Stephanie Niemis

Category

Easy

Cuisine

Healthy Snacks

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
• Roasted Cocoa Nibs 
• More optional mixins: chocolate chips and dried fruit

Directions

1. In a food processor, process together the dates and peanut butter on high until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Add the mixture to a 9x9" glass dish and press down firmly with your hands or a spatula until completely flattened.
5. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy!