Nut Free Granola Bars
Homemade nut-free granola bars that are easy to prepare, versatile, and delicious, perfect for a snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats adds chewy texture
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds provides a nutty flavor and crunch
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips adds sweetness and richness
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds helps bind the mixture
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt balances sweetness
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup no sugar added SunButter adds moisture and a subtle flavor
- ⅓ cup honey serves as a sweetener and binder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances overall flavor
Toppings
- as needed cup mini chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering all your ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- In the bowl, add the rolled oats, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and mini chocolate chips. Stir gently to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the SunButter, honey, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until everything is evenly combined.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the granola mixture into the dish, pressing firmly to compact it.
- Sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips on top.
Baking
- Preheat your oven and bake the granola bars until golden brown around the edges, about 20-25 minutes.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow the granola bars to cool in the baking dish for a few minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack, then cut into bars of desired size.
- Store the granola bars in an airtight container.
Notes
Press firmly into the baking dish and allow to cool completely before cutting for best results. Experiment with different seeds and toppings as long as they remain nut-free.