Granola Bars w/ Hemp - Gluten Free & Vegan
Wholesome gluten free and vegan granola bars are easy to make and make a great snack!
Servings 12
Calories 230kcal
Ingredients
Dry
- 2 cups gluten free oats (toasted in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes for additional flavor if desired)
- 1/3 cup hemp hearts or chia seeds, or any seeds
- 1/3 cup flax meal or chia meal
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Wet:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil other fats should work too
- 1/3 cup honey (or any sticky sweetener))
- 1/3 cup palm sugar or more to taste, any granulated sugar would work
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix In Options:
- Sliced toasted almonds, chocolate chips, rainbow drops, raisins, cranberries, any additional seeds or nuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and line a 7" x 11' or 8" x 8" pan with parchment.
- In a bowl, whisk the dry ingredients.
- In a small saucepan over medium low heat, gently melt the coconut oil, honey, and palm sugar together to dissolve sugar.
- Mix in the vanilla and sea salt.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to moisten well. Mix in any favorite add ins at this point.
- Press the mixture evenly into the parchment lined pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until just turning golden.
- Let cool for several minutes before cutting into desired size, and then return to pan to cool entirely and firm up (promise, they will!)
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg