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Mami's Simple Granola Bars
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Mami's Simple Granola Bars

Need a snack on a rush, this tasty bars will keep you happy and full.
Glute-free, Vegan & Healhty
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Baking, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan
Keyword: Dessert, vegan, dairyfree, Easy homemade, vegan
Servings: 18 Small Bars or 12 big bars
Calories: 227kcal

Equipment

  • Glass baking dish 8.9 Inch X 13.2 Inch - 3 Qt.
  • Measuring cups and measuring spoons
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula for mixing
  • Blender or food processor
  • Small bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Dates Pitted
  • 1/2 Cup Walnuts
  • 1/2 Cup Pecan
  • 1/2 Cup Peanuts Unsalted
  • 1/2 Cup Almonds
  • 1/2 Cup Pepitas
  • 4 Tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1 1/2 Cups Oats Gluten free & organic
  • 1 2/3 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Coconut Flour You can substittue for blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Pink Or Kosher salt
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/3 Cup Almond butter Peanut butter or Nuttzo Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup I prefer grade B
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C )
    In a small bowl add the dates and use only 2/3 of the cup of water, make sure the water is hot. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  • While the dates are softening up. Add the almonds, pecans, walnuts, peanuts and pepitas in the blender or food processor and blend until you achieve a grainy flour consistency. Take out fo the blender and add to the mixing bowl. 3-5 pulses
  • In the same blender add the dates with the water and Nuttzo. Blend it until you have a creamy consistency. Take out of the blender and add it to the nuts mixture.
  • In the nuts and dates mixing bowl add the coconut flour chia seeds, vanilla, salt, baking powder, baking soda and oats mix and add water slowly until everything is combine. The dough will be a little thick but do not add more water.
  • In your baking dish spray with oil or use parchment paper in the bottom. Add the mixture and pat down to make it even in the baking dish, finally pour the 1/4 cup of maple syrup over the mixture spreading it evenly.
  • Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35 minutes. Oven temperatures vary, check with toothpick if it comes out clean is ready if not add 5-10 minutes more.
    Important, let cool completely before cutting!

Notes

  • You can melt chocolate and pour some over the top if you prefer, I use the Enjoy life brand
  • Store in a plastic container after they cool down and cover them, place in the refrigerator. They will last up to 2 weeks.
  • You can also freeze them and they will be preserved for almost 2 months.
  •  Tips:  You can always individually wrap them in a ziplock bag or with parchment paper and have them ready for when you are on the go
 

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg