Healthy Nut-Free Granola Bars (No-Bake)
These No-bake, Healthy Nut-Free Granola Bars are school-safe and so simple to make! They are chewy, kid-friendly, and ideal for snacking.
Servings: 10 granola bars
Calories: 156calories
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a food processor, process dates and honey until they form a paste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and coconut.
- Add date mixture to oat mixture and mix, using your hands, until well combined. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and firmly press into an even layer.
- Chill in freezer for about 20 minutes until firm. Remove from freezer and lift granola mixture out of pan using overhang on sides. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute the honey with maple syrup.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- Leftover granola bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 156calories | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg