Soft + Chewy Sugar-Free Baked Granola Bars

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Soft + Chewy Sugar-Free Baked Granola Bars

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Are you on the lookout for a delicious and healthy snack that satisfies your sweet tooth without the added sugar? Look no further! These Soft + Chewy Sugar-Free Baked Granola Bars are the perfect solution for anyone seeking a nutritious treat. Packed with wholesome ingredients, these bars are not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

Imagine biting into a chewy, flavorful granola bar that is both satisfying and guilt-free. With the natural sweetness of Medjool dates and the delightful crunch of pumpkin and sunflower seeds, these bars offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The addition of chia seeds and rolled oats provides a boost of fiber, keeping you full and energized throughout the day.

Ready in just 35 minutes, these granola bars are perfect for meal prep or as a quick snack on the go. Whether you enjoy them as a side dish with your morning coffee or as a post-workout boost, they are sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, with only 134 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these scrumptious granola bars that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup chia seeds 
  • teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup cranberries dried finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon sea salt fine
  • 0.8 cup medjool dates packed pitted
  • 0.3 cup pumpkin seeds raw
  • 0.3 cup sunflower seeds raw
  • 0.8 cup rolled oats gluten-free
  • teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325F and line a 9-inch square pan with two pieces of parchment paper, one going each way.
  2. Add rolled oats into a high-speed blender. Blend on highest speed until a fine flour forms.
  3. Add oat flour into a large bowl.
  4. Add water and pitted dates into blender. Allow the dates to soak for 30 minutes if they are a bit firm or your blender has a hard time blending dates smooth. Once they are soft, blend the dates and water until super smooth.
  5. Add all of the ingredients into the bowl with the oat flour and stir well until combined.Scoop the mixture into the pan and spread it out with a spatula as evenly as possible. You can use lightly wet hands to smooth it down if necessary.
  6. Bake at 325F for about 23-25 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then lift it out and transfer it to a cooling rack for another 5-10 minutes. Slice and enjoy!I suggest freezing leftovers to preserve freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Calories134kcal
Protein10.1%
Fat35.15%
Carbs54.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.5
Glycemic Load
1.49
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.519565201324%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:134.38kcal
6.72%
Fat:5.57g
8.57%
Saturated Fat:0.64g
4.01%
Carbohydrates:19.52g
6.51%
Net Carbohydrates:14.6g
5.31%
Sugar:9.75g
10.84%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:61.78mg
2.69%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.3%
100%
Protein:3.6g
7.2%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.34%
Fiber:4.93g
19.71%
Magnesium:63.71mg
15.93%
Phosphorus:147.1mg
14.71%
Selenium:8.4µg
12%
Copper:0.23mg
11.54%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.37%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
9%
Iron:1.36mg
7.56%
Calcium:70.27mg
7.03%
Vitamin B3:1.38mg
6.88%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.41%
Potassium:170.84mg
4.88%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.12%
Folate:16.31µg
4.08%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.71%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.14%