Steel Cut Oats + Quinoa Granola Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan Option)
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.2 out of 5 stars
(36)
Ingredients
12 servings
- 1 cup gluten free steel cut oats
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup cashews (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup raw honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup crystallized ginger (chopped (I like to use honey crystallized)
- 3 tbs chocolate chips (for topping (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Arrange oats, quinoa, seeds, and cashews on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Toast in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Set aside.
Step 3
In a saucepan over medium heat, add honey (or maple syrup), coconut sugar, salt & vanilla extract. Stir until all is melted & evenly combined. Turn off heat.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine your toasted oats, quinoa, seeds, & cashews, as well as your shredded coconut & crystallized ginger.
Step 5
Pour your honey, sugar, salt & vanilla mixture into your dry ingredients, mix until evenly combined.
Step 6
In a parchment paper lined pan (I used an 8″ round cake pan, square would work fabulously too), spread your granola bar mixture with a spatula evenly. Press down slightly. Top with chocolate chips if so desired.
Step 7
Bake for 20 minutes in a 350°F oven.
Step 8
Remove and let cool completely before slicing & serving.
Step 9
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Step 10
Enjoy!
Step 11
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