Gluten Free Dairy Free Fruity Granola Bars

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Gluten Free Dairy Free Fruity Granola Bars

Angela
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16 Servings
12 Ingredients
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These gluten and dairy free granola bars are packed with dried fruit and almonds for an easy grab and go breakfast. Granola bars also make a healthy take along snack.

16 Servings
12 Ingredients
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rolled Oats, Gluten Free
  • 1 cup Almonds, Sliced
  • 1 cup Coconut, Shredded, Unsweetened
  • ½ cups Flaxseed, Ground
  • ⅔ cups Honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ teaspoons Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ cups Raisins
  • ½ cups dice Apricot, Dried
  • ½ cups chop Cranberries, Dried
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil

Containers

Supplies

  • Labels
  • Plastic Wraps
  • Parchment Papers
  • Baking Sheets

Cooking Instructions

Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions

Bake

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Toss the oatmeal, almonds, and coconut together on a sheet pan.
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Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

Easy Assembly/Ready to Eat

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

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Make It Now Cooking Directions

Oven Cook

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Toss the oatmeal, almonds, and coconut together on a sheet pan.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in the flaxseed meal.
  4. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
  5. Add honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to the mixture while it is still warm.
  6. Add the raisins, apricots, and cranberries to the coated mixture and stir.
  7. Coat one 9 by 13 inch baking dish per 16 servings with coconut oil and line it with parchment paper.
  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
  9. Wet your fingers and press the mixture evenly into the pan.
  10. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 300 degrees, until light golden brown.
  11. Cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before cutting into squares. (Use a serrated knife)
  12. Serve at room temperature.