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Gluten Free Dairy Free Fruity Granola Bars

<p>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.</p>
16 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rolled Oats, Gluten Free
  • 1 cup Almonds, Sliced
  • 1 cup Coconut, Shredded, Unsweetened
  • 1/2 cups Flaxseed, Ground
  • 2/3 cups Honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 cups Raisins
  • 1/2 cups dice Apricot, Dried
  • 1/2 cups chop Cranberries, Dried
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = 1 bar
  • 243 Calories
  • 9g Total Fat
  • 4g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 0mg Cholesterol
  • 35mg Sodium
  • 39g Total Carb
  • 5g Fiber
  • 22g Total Sugars (Includes 11g Added Sugars)
  • 5g Protein
  • 11 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

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.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

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.
  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 9x13 pan 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. Individually wrap in plastic wrap, then place in indicated number of freezer bags. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

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

  1. Thaw: Countertop
  2. Serve at room temperature.

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