Feel Good Hearty Granola Bars
Chewy, crunchy and sweet, these no bake granola bars are going to become your favorite with the first bite! They are made with ‘good-for-you’ healthy stuff for the ultimate healthy snack,
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup almond (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips - optional
Instructions
- Line a 8 x 8-inch baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some over hanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.Place the nuts in a food processor and pulse several times to “chop” them into a crumbly texture- a few larger pieces are a good thing - don’t overmix!Add dates, coconut, coconut oil, almond butter, honey vanilla and cinnamon and continue to process until well combined and a dough like mixture is formed.Lastly add the chocolate chips if using and pulse a few times to combine (or mix in by hand).Transfer mixture into the lined pan and spread out evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon.Place in fridge for at least 1 hour to firm, or longer if you have time.Remove the bars using the parchment paper handles and cut into 16 bars or more smaller squares if preferred.You can wrap them in parchment individually storing in the fridge (for up to two weeks) or freezer for up to 3 months.Bars will start to melt around room temp due to the coconut oil, so they will need to be kept chilled to stay firm.