Recipes
Gooey Granola Bars (gluten free, egg free)
By: Nancy
These granola bars are too good to just have them for breakfast! They're also great for snacks and even dessert!
Details
- Prep Time:
25 min - Cook Time:
40 min - Ready In:
1 hour, 5 min
Servings: 16 pieces
Ingredients
- 2 cups GF Oatmeal (Certified GF Recommended)
- 1 cup Sliced Almonds
- 1 cup Shredded Coconut
- 1 cup Quinoa flakes
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2/3 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pitted Dates
- 1/2 cup Chopped Dried Apricots
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 by 12-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
- Toss the oatmeal, almonds, and coconut together on a sheet pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the quinoa.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
- Place the butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Cook and stir for a minute, then pour over the toasted oatmeal mixture. Add the dates, apricots, and cranberries and stir well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Wet your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until light golden brown.
- Cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before cutting into squares. Serve at room temperature.
