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Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola Bars
For Crohn S Disease
Gluten Free
231 kcal
9 gfat
33 gcarbs
5 gprotein
Nutrition Notes
Gluten Free *
This granola bar recipe is suitable for a gluten-free diet. It contains nutrient-dense ingredients l...
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Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted unsalted almonds (loosely chopped // see instructions for roasting nuts)
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free for GF eaters)
- Chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, banana chips, vanilla, etc. (optional additions)
- 1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar (or honey if not vegan)
- 1 heaping cup packed dates ((pitted // deglet noor or medjool)*)
Preparation
- 1
Step 1
Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about 1 minute). It should form a "dough" like consistency. (Mine rolled into a ball.) - 2
Step 2
Optional step: Toast your oats (and almonds if raw) in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven for 10-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Otherwise, leave them raw - I prefer the toasted flavor. - 3
Step 3
Place oats, almonds and dates in a large mixing bowl - set aside. - 4
Step 4
Warm maple syrup (or agave or honey) and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout. - 5
Step 5
Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily. (A loaf pan might work, but will yield thicker bars // adjust size of pan if altering batch size). - 6
Step 6
Press down firmly until uniformly flattened - I use something flat, like a drinking glass, to press down and really pack the bars, which helps them hold together better. - 7
Step 7
Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and let firm up in fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes. - 8
Step 8
Remove bars from pan and chop into 10 even bars (or 9 squares // as original recipe is written). Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. I kept mine in the freezer to keep them extra fresh, but it isn't necessary. Bon appetit!
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