No-Bake Apple Granola Bars (Easy and Healthy Recipe!)
These Apple Granola Bars taste just like apple pie! Learn how to make homemade, no-bake granola bars with this easy and healthy recipe.
Servings: 10 granola bars
Calories: 161calories
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed Medjool dates pitted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apple
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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 and cinnamon. Stir in the dried apple and walnuts.
- 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 ensure this recipe is 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: 161calories | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.9mg