Super Seedy Granola Bars (vegan, gluten-free, nut-free)
These super seedy granola bars are so delicious and will remind you of your favorite childhood snack. They are reminiscent of the famous Chewy granola bars except they are WAY healthier, easy to make, no-bake, and are made with good for you ingredients. It’s a school friendly snack since they are nut free and kid approved!
You can also customize these granola bars with whatever seeds (or nuts if you are not nut free, just make sure you chop them up real small) you have on hand. I kept these lightly sweetened, so if you prefer a sweeter bar, you can add more maple syrup. The seeds I used in these granola bars are nutrient dense, protein packed, and high in fiber. These bars are way more nourishing than most store bought kinds.
They are super chewy, crunchy, and perfectly sweet. I absolutely love granola and these granola bars definitely hit the spot. They make the for the perfect on the go breakfast or snack. You can eat them straight out of the freezer too, no need to thaw. I also love crumbling it up and pouring milk over it. The possibilities are endless. 🙂
I love the flavors of tahini with the maple syrup, but you can choose whatever seed or nut butter you like. My love for tahini runs deep so it’s my personal choice for these bars and I wanted to keep them nut free for those who have nut allergies. Feel free to drizzle some chocolate on top too if you want to make it into a dessert. They are super easy to make and a lot cheaper than store bought granola bars! It’s the perfect snack for the kiddos and you can feel good about giving it to them!
If you make these super seedy granola bars, tag me @nutsaboutgreens on Instagram so I can see your creations!
Super Seedy Granola Bars (vegan, gluten-free, nut-free)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup tahini (you can use any nut/seed butter)
- 1/3 cup pure maply syrup add a little more if you want it sweeter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt add a little more if your nut/seed butter is not salted
- 1 1/2 cup rolled oats or quick oats (quick oats will hold a little better)
- 1 1/2 cup crispy brown rice cereal
- 3 Tbsp chia seeds
- 3 Tbsp ground flaxseeds
- 3 Tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the oats, rice cereal, chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Set aside.
- In a small sauce pan/pot, add the coconut oil, tahini, and maple syrup. Heat over medium low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and salt. Stir until combined. Add to the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, stir until everything is evenly coated and combined.
- Transfer to the lined pan. Firmly press the mixture down with the spatula or your hands. To make sure everything is packed in, you can use the bottom of a glass or jar and firmly press it down with that. This ensures the bars will hold together better. Place in the freezer for at least 1-2 hours before cutting them. Cut into 12 bars and tightly wrap each in plastic wrap or parchment paper or store in an airtight container in the freezer. You can let them sit for 5 minutes after you take them out of the freezer before eating. Enjoy!
