Best Superfood Granola Bars Recipes

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TOASTED QUINOA, DRIED FIG & DARK CHOCOLATE NUT FREE GRANOLA BARS



Toasted Quinoa, Dried Fig & Dark Chocolate Nut Free Granola Bars image

Superfood nut free granola bars made with toasted quinoa, oats, dried figs, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed and chia! A drizzle of dark chocolate on top makes them extra special.

Provided by Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Gluten Free     High Protein     Nut Free     Snack     Vegan

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats (gluten free, if desired)
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup organic or homemade sunflower butter
1/3 cup honey (or coconut palm syrup if vegan)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 cup black mission dried figs, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (vegan, if desired)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Add oats, quinoa, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds to a large baking sheet and spread around evenly. Once oven is preheated, toast the oats and quinoa for 8-10 minutes. Once done toasting, pour oats and quinoa into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • While quinoa and oats are toasting, add sunflower butter, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and sea salt to medium saucepan over low heat. Stir every so often until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes, then add to the bowl with the oats and quinoa. Stir well to incorporate. Fold in flaxseed meal, dried figs and chia seeds.
  • Line an 8x4 or 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper; pour mixture in and spread out evenly, then press mixture down in the pan very firmly.
  • Next melt chocolate chips for 20 seconds in the microwave or over low heat in a saucepan on the stove top. Drizzle over bars. Place pan in freezer for 30 minutes or until mixture has hardened. Remove bars from pan and cut into 10 bars. Store bars in the fridge. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, Fat 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Sugar 12.7 g

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS



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Extra chewy granola bars. You can make them your own by picking different ingredients to add in! Try using any combination of miniature chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, raisins, chopped dried fruits, candy-coated chocolate pieces, chopped nuts, etc.

Provided by BURSTEIN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup butter, softened
½ cup honey
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, flour, baking soda, vanilla, butter or margarine, honey and brown sugar. Stir in the 2 cups assorted chocolate chips, raisins, nuts etc.
  • Lightly press mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes then cut into bars. Let bars cool completely in pan before removing or serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 123.4 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

SUPERFOOD BAR



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A delicious homemade superfood snack. Store in an airtight container for 4 days at room temperature or for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Provided by my2peaches

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raw buckwheat
1 cup hemp seed hearts
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
½ cup chia seeds
½ cup cacao nibs
1 ½ cups almond butter
1 cup white sugar
½ cup honey
salt to taste
1 (12 ounce) bag dark chocolate chips (such as Ghiradelli®)
1 tablespoon almond butter, divided

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine buckwheat, hemp seed hearts, almonds, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and cacao nibs in a large bowl.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cup almond butter, sugar, honey, and salt together in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Pour in buckwheat mixture; stir until completely coated. Press mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Place chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon almond butter in a small saucepan over low heat; stir until melted, about 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate over the mixture in the pan with a spatula.
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 90.3 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

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