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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Appetizers & Snacks

    Healthy Chewy Granola Bars (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Jan 14, 2016 · Modified: Aug 23, 2021 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 45 Comments

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    Gluten-free Healthy Chewy Granola Bars chocked full of oats, sunflower seeds, cranberries, flax seed, and chocolate chips, sweetened with honey!

    Healthy Chewy Granola Bars (gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free) | saltedplains.comI know that the arrival of January always brings that big push to get organized, start new routines, and eat healthier foods. None of that is really something I pay much mind to, really.

    I try to stay consistent in the healthy eating department, and the thought of placing those other two things on myself at the beginning of a new year seems overwhelming and a lot of unnecessary pressure.

    I did, though, recently have to start going through the contents of all my childhood belongings and keepsakes, as my parents won't be able to store them anymore.

    Talk about overwhelming.

    My pre-digital camera childhood has been boxed up with pictures and negatives neatly in their jackets, bead necklaces, medals,  diaries, and a couple of old teeth. (No joke on that last one. Gross).

    I had forgotten how easy smart phones and "the cloud" have made it to save and catalogue special memories and moments.

    Faced staring at box mountain the other day, I suddenly felt at a loss on what to put in the keep pile and what should finally, finally be discarded.

    How do you even begin to decide which memories stay in your possession and which ones go?

    Healthy Chewy Granola Bars (gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free) | saltedplains.com

    Healthy Chewy Granola Bars (gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free) | saltedplains.comWhile I'm still figuring out the answer to that question, let's move on to something much simpler.

    Healthy Chewy Granola Bars (gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free) | saltedplains.comThese healthy chewy granola bars are chocked full of the good stuff. Oats, almond flour, cranberries, sunflower seeds, flax seed, and, of course, chocolate chips.

    Sweetened with honey (or maple syrup), you've got yourself one wholesome little treat.

    I've been making batches of these granola bars and wrapping them individually in foil to store in the freezer. Grabbing one (or two) on my way out the door in the mornings has been a lifesaver.

    A very tasty lifesaver.

    Healthy Chewy Granola Bars (gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free) | saltedplains.com

    Healthy Chewy Granola Bars (gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free) | saltedplains.com

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    Healthy Chewy Granola Bars (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

    Healthy Chewy Granola Bars for an on-the-go snack or after school treat! Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free. 
    4.62 from 13 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 23 minutes
    Total Time: 38 minutes
    Servings: 12 bars
    Calories: 351kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups gluten-free oats
    • 1 cup almond flour/meal
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
    • 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
    • ⅓-1/2 cup dried cranberries
    • ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
    • ½ cup melted coconut oil allow to cool a few minutes
    • ½ cup honey or maple syrup to make vegan
    • 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 pan with coconut oil or line with parchment paper. Parchment paper will yield a cleaner removal.
    • In a large bowl, combine oats, almond flour, cinnamon, salt, ground flax seed, chocolate chips, cranberries, and sunflower seeds. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour cooled coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is evenly coated.
    • Transfer mixture to prepared pan and using a a piece of parchment paper, press mixture firmly down into pan.
    • Bake for 22-25 minutes or until sides and top start to turn a golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Once completely cool, use a sharp knife to cut into bars. Wrap individually with foil or store in an airtight container.

    Notes

    Adapted from my Cinnamon Apple Granola and these Playgroup Granola Bars.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Charity

      April 02, 2022 at 9:06 am

      unfortunately schools don't allow for nuts or nut products ie. almond flour, has anyone tried oat flour or whole wheat flour instead?

      Reply
    2. Sarah L.

      October 09, 2021 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      These are delicious and so easy to make!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 09, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        Thank you, Sarah!

        Reply
    3. Joe LeRoy

      October 09, 2021 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 09, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Carol McHugh

      June 06, 2021 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      These are delicious!!!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        June 19, 2021 at 10:44 pm

        Thanks so much! I'm so glad!

        Reply
    5. Ez

      May 03, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      Than you. They turned out delicious. We omitted cranberries and added more maple syrup because the mixture was too dry. We will def be making this again.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        May 04, 2020 at 5:26 pm

        That's great! Thanks so much.

        Reply
    6. Amanda

      August 28, 2019 at 7:48 pm

      What should I use as a substitute for almond flour? I am allergic:)

      Reply
    7. Katlien Gargano

      February 08, 2019 at 9:19 am

      Hi! Is there a substitute for the ground flex? Thank you

      Reply
    8. Nancy

      January 06, 2019 at 6:13 pm

      4 stars
      I just made these and they are delicious ! Having one for an after dinner treat . Not to soft and not to hard Just chewy and delicious ! Will definitely recommend these Thanks for the great recipe

      Reply
      • Tessa

        January 07, 2019 at 6:52 pm

        Thank you, Nancy! I'm so glad you liked them!

        Reply
    9. Raquel

      December 19, 2018 at 11:21 pm

      Delicious

      Reply
    10. Lorraine

      November 09, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      Sound great..photo of 2 cups of oats seem more than 2 cups..especially when you look at the 1 cup of choc chips..is this correct 2 cups of oats thanks

      Reply
      • Tessa

        November 12, 2018 at 9:06 pm

        Hi Lorraine! The recipe is correct, but the photos are not exactly measured. The photos are just to highlight the ingredients. Thanks!

        Reply
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