Grain Free Granola Bars
Lightly chewy and sweet, these grain-free granola bars are packed with nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. They’ve quickly become a weekly staple, and we hope they become a favourite in your home, too!
Takes 4 hours 10 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 50 g almonds
- 50 g raw cashew nuts
- 40 g sunflower seeds
- 30 g pumpkin seeds
- 30 g desiccated coconut
- 100 g dried fruit e.g., figs and unsulphured apricots, cut into small pieces (remove hard tops from figs); alternatively, use currants or raisins
- 20 g goji berries
- 4 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 40 g almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option
- 60 ml maple syrup or brown rice syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Nut and Seed BaseIn a food processor, add the almonds, cashew nuts, and sunflower seeds. Blitz until finely chopped.Transfer the chopped nut and seed mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the Dried Fruits and SeedsCut the dried fruit into small pieces, removing any hard tops from the figs if using.Add the dried fruit, desiccated coconut, and pumpkin seeds to the bowl with the chopped nuts and seeds. Stir to combine.
- Mix the Wet IngredientsIn a small bowl or jug, combine the melted coconut oil, almond (or sunflower seed) butter, maple (or brown rice) syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Combine and Set the MixturePour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until evenly combined.Transfer the mixture to a 6–8 inch square tray lined with baking parchment (use a 6-inch tray for thicker bars).Press down firmly to create an even layer.
- Chill and SlicePlace the tray in the fridge to set for 4 hours.Once set, slice into bars. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to one month.
Nutrition
Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 13gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 156mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 8gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 4mg
