Soft Chewy Chocolate Granola Bars Gluten-Free!
These delicious gluten-free granola bars are packed with nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate for a satisfying snack or breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (can also use chopped pecans, peanuts, hazelnuts, walnuts or a combo)
- 1/2 cup oat flour (see note above)
- 1/4 cup California prunes (finely chopped about 5 whole prunes)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut (shredded)
- 1/4 cup puffed millet (can also use puffed rice, amaranth or quinoa)
- 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 1/2 cup ripe banana (mashed about 1 medium banana)
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients and melted chocolate, then mix with dry ingredients.
- Press mixture into a lined baking pan and refrigerate until firm.
- Chop into bars and enjoy.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.