Sweet, Salty, and Soft Granola Bars

Name: Sweet, Salty, and Soft Granola Bars
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2½ cups certified gluten-free oats; ½ cup almond meal; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tbsp. Maple syrup; ⅓ cup agave; ¼ cup + 2 tbsp. softened coconut oil; ¼ cup date sugar or coconut palm sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; ½ cup sliced almonds; 1 tbsp. ground chia seed; 3 tbsp. water

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8 × 8-inch pan.

Cook30 min
Total30 min
Serves12
LevelIntermediate

Morning snack Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian American

Ingredients

2½ cups certified gluten-free oats
½ cup almond meal
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. Maple syrup
⅓ cup agave
¼ cup + 2 tbsp. softened coconut oil
¼ cup date sugar or coconut palm sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ cup sliced almonds
1 tbsp. ground chia seed
3 tbsp. water

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8 × 8-inch pan.
Spread the oats in an even layer onto a large baking sheet and lightly toast for 7 minutes. Remove oats from the oven and place them in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, crumble in the almond meal, salt, maple syrup, agave, coconut oil, date sugar, vanilla extract, and sliced almonds.
Mix the chia seed and water and let rest for 5 minutes, until gelled. Mix in with the rest of the ingredients and then using hands lightly greased with coconut oil, press the mixture tightly and firmly into the pan. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. Gently cut into bars and store chilled in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.