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Gluten free granola bars

Gluten Free Granola Bars

These homemade gluten free granola bars are chewy, nutty, and packed with natural sweetness! Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or on-the-go energy boost.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Bars
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • - Baking dish (8x8 or 9x9 inches)
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • Base Ingredients:
  • - 2 cups gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
  • - ½ cup gluten-free oat flour or finely ground oats in a food processor
  • - ½ cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar for a refined sugar-free option
  • - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • - ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • - 1 cup chopped almonds pecans, or sunflower seeds
  • - ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut
  • - ½ cup dried fruit raisins, cranberries, or apricots
  • - 6 tbsp honey maple syrup, or molasses (a mix of all three works best!)
  • - 8 tbsp unsalted butter or melted coconut oil
  • - 1 large egg lightly beaten (or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water for an egg-free version)
  • - ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Add-Ins for Extra Flavor:
  • - ½ cup dark chocolate chips or white chocolate chips
  • - 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
  • - 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter for extra richness

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, oat flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, nuts, coconut, and dried fruit.
  • Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey (or syrup), melted butter (or coconut oil), egg (or flax mixture), and vanilla extract.
  • Mix everything: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Press into pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing it down evenly with a spatula.
  • 6.Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
  • Cool completely: Let it cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

- Nut-Free Option: Replace nuts with more seeds (sunflower or pumpkin).
- Vegan-Friendly:Use maple syrup and flaxseed egg substitute.
- Storage Tip:Wrap individually for easy grab-and-go snacks!
Keyword Gluten free granola bars