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Gluten-Free Granola Bars

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Gluten-Free Granola Bars -- Epicurean VeganThese are packed with nutty love! They’re also simple to make and grab while you’re on the go. You can sub in your favorite nuts, dried fruit, or even some chopped coconut. Go wild!

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 C quick oats
2 Tbs brown rice flour
2 Tbs quinoa flakes
1/2 C nuts, chopped (I used peanuts and pecans)
1/4 C sunflower seeds
1/4 Cchia seeds
2 Tbs flaxseeds
1/2 C dried fruit, chopped (I used Craisins)
1/2 C dark chocolate chips
3 Tbs almond butter
1 small avocado, peeled and pitted
2 Tbs brown rice syrup
3 Tbs almond milk
1 tsp vanilla

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, quinoa flakes, nuts, seeds, fruit, and chocolate chips.

Gluten-Free Granola Bars -- Epicurean Vegan

Using a fork, mash up the avocado. Add the almond butter, almond milk, syrup, and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients and thoroughly combine. Lightly oil an 8″ baking pan and press the mixture evenly in the dish.

Gluten-Free Granola Bars -- Epicurean Vegan

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.

Gluten-Free Granola Bars -- Epicurean Vegan

Cool the pan on a rack, then cut into squares. Enjoy!

Gluten-Free Granola Bars
 
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These are packed with nutty love! They're also simple to make and grab while you're on the go. You can sub in your favorite nuts, dried fruit, or even some chopped coconut. Go wild!
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Ingredients
  • ¾ C quick oats
  • 2 Tbs brown rice flour
  • 2 Tbs quinoa flakes
  • ½ C nuts, chopped (I used peanuts and pecans)
  • ¼ C sunflower seeds
  • ¼ Cchia seeds
  • 2 Tbs flaxseeds
  • ½ C dried fruit, chopped (I used Craisins)
  • ½ C dark chocolate chips
  • 3 Tbs almond butter
  • 1 small avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 2 Tbs brown rice syrup
  • 3 Tbs almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, quinoa flakes, nuts, seeds, fruit, and chocolate chips.
  2. Using a fork, mash up the avocado. Add the almond butter, almond milk, syrup, and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients and thoroughly combine. Lightly oil an 8" baking pan and press the mixture evenly in the dish.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
  4. Cool the pan on a rack, then cut into squares. Enjoy!

Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Cherry Granola Bites

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Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Cherry Granola Bites -- Epicurean VeganJess at Healthy Exposures posted these last week, and I knew right away I had to try them. I made a few changes, just based on what I had on hand and on my taste preferences, such as subbing brown rice syrup for the molasses, as I’m not big on molasses. You can see her original recipe here.

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 C quick oats
2 Tbs brown rice flour
2 Tbs wheat germ
1/2 C peanuts, chopped
1/4 C sunflower seeds
1/4 C chia seeds
2 Tbs flax seeds
1/2 C dried cherries, chopped
1/2 C dark chocolate chips
1/2 a banana
2 Tbs brown rice syrup
3 Tbs almond milk
3 Tbs peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a mini-muffin pan (genius idea, Jess)! Set aside. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, wheat germ, peanuts, seeds, cherries, and chocolate chips.

Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Cherry Granola Bites -- Epicurean VeganIn a smaller bowl, mash the banana with a fork add the syrup, almond milk, peanut butter, and vanilla. Whisk thoroughly and combine well with the dry ingredients.

Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Cherry Granola Bites -- Epicurean VeganFill the muffin cups with the mixture, pressing down firmly with a spoon. I didn’t fill them quite to the top, but you can—they won’t overflow when they bake. Depending on the size of muffins cups you use, the number you get will be different; I got 15.

Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Cherry Granola Bites -- Epicurean VeganBake 15 minutes, or until the tops turn a golden brown. These make such a great little snack and I imagine, a heck of a lot healthier than store-bought granola bars. As an alternative, you can use a 8″ baking pan and then cut them into squares after they bake. Either way, you’re sure to enjoy them, especially since they’re so simple to make.

Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Cherry Granola Bites -- Epicurean Vegan

Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Cherry Granola Bites
 
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Jess at Healthy Exposures posted these last week, and I knew right away I had to try them. I made a few changes, just based on what I had on hand and on my taste preferences, such as subbing brown rice syrup for the molasses, as I'm not big on molasses.
Author:
Ingredients
  • ¾ C quick oats
  • 2 Tbs brown rice flour
  • 2 Tbs wheat germ
  • ½ C peanuts, chopped
  • ¼ C sunflower seeds
  • ¼ C chia seeds
  • 2 Tbs flax seeds
  • ½ C dried cherries, chopped
  • ½ C dark chocolate chips
  • ½ a banana
  • 2 Tbs brown rice syrup
  • 3 Tbs almond milk
  • 3 Tbs peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a mini-muffin pan (genius idea, Jess)! Set aside. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, wheat germ, peanuts, seeds, cherries, and chocolate chips.
  2. In a smaller bowl, mash the banana with a fork add the syrup, almond milk, peanut butter, and vanilla. Whisk thoroughly and combine well with the dry ingredients.
  3. Fill the muffin cups with the mixture, pressing down firmly with a spoon. I didn't fill them quite to the top, but you can---they won't overflow when they bake. Depending on the size of muffins cups you use, the number you get will be different; I got 15.
  4. Bake 15 minutes, or until the tops turn a golden brown. These make such a great little snack and I imagine, a heck of a lot healthier than store-bought granola bars. As an alternative, you can use a 8" baking pan and then cut them into squares after they bake. Either way, you're sure to enjoy them, especially since they're so simple to make.

 

 

 

 

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