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healthy granola bars

Apples Cinnamon Granola Bars

5 from 3 votes
These healthy, naturally sweetened granola bars are perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or an easy grab-and-go snack. They’re chewy, crunchy, and full of warm fall flavors—without any refined sugar or baking required!
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Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup raw pecan halves
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1 cup raw cashews or walnuts
  • 1 cup 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.
    1 cup raw pecan halves, 1 cup raw almonds, 1 cup raw cashews
  • Transfer the nuts to a large mixing bowl and stir in gluten free rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and dried apples.
    1 cup old fashioned rolled oats, 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, 1 cup 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.
    1/4 cup coconut oil, 1/4 cup creamy nut butter, 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 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 to set. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freezer: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months. Just grab and thaw when needed!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18.3g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 19mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 4.2g
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