Trail Mix Granola Bars (video)
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup seeds of choice I used 1/4 cup sunflower seeds and 1/4 cup pepitas
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts I did a mix of chopped walnuts, pecans, and almonds
- 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or apple/pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup cranberries
- 1/4 cup dried pineapple cut into smaller chunks if large
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chunks
- 1/3 cup raw honey reduce by 2 teaspoons if you don't like much sweetness
- 1/4 cup nut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Toast seeds/nuts on a sheet pan a 350°F for 5 minutes (optional).
- In a large bowl combine the seeds, nuts, oats, chia seeds, coconut, sea salt, dried fruit, and chocolate.
- In a sauce pan over medium heat, heat honey, nut butter, and vanilla for 1 minute. Pour over the nut mixture and mix to combine.
- Pour into a loaf pan or a small sheet pan lined with parchment paper and flatten with a greased spatula.
- Refrigerate or freeze until hard enough to cut. Store in refrigerator.
Notes
For paleo, omit oats.
For vegan, sub honey for maple syrup.
6 large bars or 12 small bars
Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Sodium: 72mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g