Baked Granola Bars
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These tender baked granola bars are very versatile, and can be enjoyed with different mix-ins for a range of flavors.
Author: Alisa Fleming
Serves: 20 bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats (certified gluten free, if needed)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour blend
- ¾ cup dried cranberries, dried berries, raisins, or dairy-free chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (omit for nut free)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ cup ground flaxseed (can sub wheat germ)
- ½ cup honey (can sub agave nectar or maple syrup)
- ¼ cup grapeseed oil or your favorite baking oil
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg (see post above for Vegan Option)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, dried fruit, walnuts (if using), cinnamon, and salt.
- Put the sugar, flaxseed, honey, oil, applesauce, egg, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until relatively smooth. Add the dry mixture and stir to combine.
- Scrape the dough into your prepared pan and evenly press it in with damp hands. It will be rather sticky, but water on your hands helps to prevent sticking.
- Bake 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool completely in the pan. Remove the bars using the parchment paper and cut into bars.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/baked-granola-bars