Healthy Chewy Gluten-Free Granola Bars

Granola bars lined up in a row on a piece of white parchment paper.

Healthy Chewy Gluten-Free Granola Bars

Healthy Chewy Gluten-Free Granola Bars chocked full of oats, sunflower seeds, cranberries, flax seeds, chocolate chips, and sweetened with honey! A delicious gluten-free and dairy-free snack.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 23

Total Time 38

Servings bars

Calories 351kcal

Author Tessa

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups gluten-free oats
1 cup (110g) 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 teaspoon 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.
To store: Wrap individually with plastic wrap or foil or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
To freeze: Wrap individually with plastic wrap or foil and store in an airtight container or freezer-safe ziplock bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Lining your pan with parchment and leaving an overhang means you can easily remove the entire baked bar once cool. This will allow you to use a very sharp knife and cut clean bars. It's not easy to slice with the sides of the pan in the way!
Overbaking will result in crunchy bars that may crumble slightly once cut. Still delicious!

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

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