Nut Free Chewy Granola Bars

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups oats (quick or rolled)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

line

Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.

mix

In a mixing bowl, combine oats, salt and cinnamon.

mix

In small saucepan, combine honey and coconut oil. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Turn the heat off and stir in the vanilla.

pour

Pour honey mixture into the oats and stir until well combined.

stir

Stir in pepitas and dried cranberries if adding. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, add in chocolate chips.

pour

Spoon mixture into your parchment lined pan and spread evenly. Spray a small amount of cooking spray onto your hands and press the mixture firmly into the pan so that it stays together.

refrigerate

Place the pan in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Remove the bars with the parchment paper and cut into 12 even bars. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 135 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Sodium: 98 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 19 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 10 g
• Protein: 2 g