Description
Grain Free Granola Bars – A favorite For School Lunches
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups mixed nuts and seeds (add about 1/2 cup of each variety of nut/seed)
- 1/2–1 cup dried fruits
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup almond butter (or other nut butter)
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Begin by pouring the nut/seed ingredients into a food processor. If using large pieces of dried fruit you can also add them to the processor at this time or chop them by hand.
- Pulse ingredients for a short time. You aren’t trying to get them super tiny – larger chunks are okay.
- Add the coconut, chopped dried fruit, coconut and chocolate chips to the mixture.
- In a saucepan, warm and mix together the remaining ingredients.
- Turn off the heat and pour the nut mixture into the saucepan to combine all ingredients together.
- Pour the mixture into an 8×8 silicone pan or similar size container lined with parchment paper.
- Press firmly and evenly to make a square.
- Place in the freezer for two hours.
- Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
Recipe slightly adapted from Seasonal Family
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar