Healthy Chewy Granola Bars Without Nuts
Healthy chewy granola bars taste even better than the classic Quaker Chewy Bars! They are made with simple ingredients making them a wholesome snack option! Made in one pot, these are fuss free and only take a few minutes to throw together!
Ingredients
Chewy bars
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp Sunflower butter (You can sub almond or cashew butter) *make sure its a runny consistency. Thick nut butter won't work well.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp hemp seeds *optional - adds protein!
- 1 cup Organic gluten-free oats *I like quick oats but old fashioned works too
- 1 cup brown rice cereal *I like the brand One Degree Organics
- pinch sea salt
Mix-in Ideas
- pumpkin seeds
- goji berries
- unsweetened dried fruit (i used cranberries)
- chocolate chips *See notes below on how to add these!
- Walnuts
- Chopped brazil nuts
- Shredded coconut
- Cacao nibs
Instructions
- In a medium pan, add the coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, vanilla and sea salt. Over low-medium heat, bring the mixture to a bubble, stirring very frequently. Once bubbling, cook 2-3 minutes, stirring non-stop, until it thickens up a little.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the nut butter until the mixture becomes really creamy.
- Fold in the oats and cereal until well combined. Then fold in any mix-ins you're using.
- Divide the mixture amongst your mold or pan. Be sure to grease whatever you're using very well or use parchment paper (or cupcake liners) if your pan isn't silicone as they may be difficult to remove. See post above for mold/pan options!
- Press the mixture down as firmly as you can. Then place the bars in the fridge. These should be kept refrigerated for the best texture.
Notes
*If adding chocolate chips - when it's time to fold in the mix-ins, let the mixture cool for a few minutes before adding in the chocolate chips, as they will melt if you don't (which would still be super yummy you just wont have the chip effect!)
*Store leftover bars in an air-tight container in the fridge.