Homemade Granola Bars - Paleo, DF, GF, Grain, & Nut Free
These sweet and salty granola bars are a simple and healthy treat that are perfect for those with allergies - paleo, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, and nut free!
Servings: 10 bars
Calories: 354kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups sunflower seeds separated
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 3 squares of dairy free chocolate
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 Tbs coconut oil softened or melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place dates and chocolate squares into a food processor and pulse until finely crumbled.
- Add in 1 cup of coconut flakes and 1 cup of sunflower seeds and process until finely chopped (almost smooth).
- Add in remaining sunflower seeds and pulse 1-2 times quickly to leave some larger chunks.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Add sunflower seed mixture into wet ingredients and combine well.
- Pour mixture into an 8x8 or an 8x6 pan lined with parchment paper and press down with hands into each corner so that they are evenly distributed.
- Top the granola bars with extra coconut flakes and chocolate shavings (optional).
- Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2.1mg