These chewy granola bars are packed with all sorts of nutrient-dense ingredients like dried cherries, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, and dark chocolate. This bar will fill you up and provide you with a lot of energy for times when you are on the go.
Original recipe makes 1 7×11 1/2-inch pan
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
1/3 cup applesauce
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
-
PREP
10 mins
-
COOK
20 mins
-
READY IN
1 hr
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7×11 1/2-inch pan.
- Mix oats, chocolate chips, flour, agave nectar, cherries, applesauce, almonds, coconut, sunflower seeds, brown sugar, baking soda, and vanilla extract together in a large mixing bowl. Lightly press mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting into bars. Let bars cool completely before removing from pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 198 kcal
Carbohydrates: 33.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 6.2 g
Fiber: 3.2 g
Protein: 3.8 g
Sodium: 47 mg