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5 from 3 votes

Apples cinnamon granola bars

These healthy granola bars are full of cinnamon and dried apples! They're the best snack or breakfast on the go, especially for the fall.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, breakfast, cashew butter, cinnamon, gluten free, granola, healthy snack, nuts
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw pecan halves
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1 cup raw cashews or walnuts
  • 1 cup gluten free old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 1 cup dried apples chopped
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted (use refined for no coconut flavor)
  • 1/4 cup creamy nut butter my favorite is cashew butter
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Line a square baking dish (8x8 or 9x9 inch) with parchment paper along the bottom and sides, leaving extra on the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
  • Place the nuts in the bowl of a food processor and pulse 5-10 times times to gently chop the nuts. Be careful not to overmix, so there are still some chunks left.
  • Transfer the nuts to a large mixing bowl and stir in gluten free rolled oats, cinnamon, salt, and dried apples.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula to fully combine.
  • Pour the granola bar mixture into prepared pan and press down using the rubber spatula or your hands to tightly pack the bars.
  • Cover with plastic wrap or foil and freezer for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

Let the granola cool to room temperature before storing so that it doesn't retain moisture and will last longer. Store in an airtight container like a glass mason jar at room temperature for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18.3g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 19mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 4.2g