Chewy Granola Bars

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Chewy Granola Bars
45 min.
16
237kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious snack that fits perfectly into your busy lifestyle? Look no further than these Chewy Granola Bars! With their delightful combination of flavors and textures, these gluten-free treats are great for mornings on the go or as a satisfying brunch option. Packed with wholesome ingredients like quick cooking oats, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, and sunflower seeds, they provide a hearty boost of energy to fuel your day.

One of the best things about these granola bars is their versatility. Whether you enjoy them as a breakfast staple, a mid-morning snack, or an afternoon pick-me-up, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Plus, the addition of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips adds just the right touch of indulgence, making it feel like a treat without the guilt.

Ready in just 45 minutes and easy to make, you can customize these bars to suit your taste. Want to swap out the cranberries for another dried fruit or mix in some seeds of your choice? Go for it! The instructions are straightforward, and you will love the satisfaction that comes from baking a batch from scratch. Cut them into squares or bars, perfect for portion control and sharing with family and friends. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner chef, and enjoy this delightful recipe that balances health and taste!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  •  can/300ml condensed milk low fat (See My Notes) (I used )
  • cup cranberries dried
  • cups cooking oats quick (I used Quaker's Large Flake)
  • 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips mini
  • cup slivered almonds 
  • cup sunflower seeds salted (I used )
  • cup apple sauce unsweetened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325F/160C for 15 minutes. Line a 13×9 inch pan with aluminum foil and grease it well with cooking spray.In a large bowl mix together oats, cranberries, seeds, nuts and chocolate chips.
  2. Add condensed milk and mix thoroughly. Also stir in the oil and applesauce until blended.
  3. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Use a spatula to smoothen it. If you feel that the oats sticks to the spatula, grease it with cooking spray and smooth it out.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until top is lightly browned. I felt mine was not done after 25 minutes so gave it another 6 minutes. By then it had browned a little.
  5. Place the pan on a rack to cool slightly, then carefully lift the foil and place it on the wire rack. When it is cool completely cut it into bars. You can either go for the usual rectangular shaped bars (like the store bought ones) or squares. I cut them into squares to cut the calorie intake. Dipping the knife in hot water will enable easy cutting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories237kcal
Protein9.02%
Fat51.94%
Carbs39.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.75
Glycemic Load
6.08
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.271739088971%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.21mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.87mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
0.67mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:236.94kcal
11.85%
Fat:14.42g
22.19%
Saturated Fat:2.27g
14.2%
Carbohydrates:24.39g
8.13%
Net Carbohydrates:20.4g
7.42%
Sugar:9.7g
10.78%
Cholesterol:0.35mg
0.12%
Sodium:2.59mg
0.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.7mg
1.57%
Protein:5.63g
11.27%
Manganese:1.07mg
53.38%
Vitamin E:5.61mg
37.39%
Magnesium:96.89mg
24.22%
Copper:0.35mg
17.68%
Phosphorus:173.12mg
17.31%
Fiber:4g
16%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.11%
Selenium:10.44µg
14.92%
Iron:1.81mg
10.03%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.49%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.92%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.3%
Folate:27.31µg
6.83%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.84%
Potassium:204.16mg
5.83%
Vitamin K:4.03µg
3.84%
Calcium:36.7mg
3.67%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.74%