A speedy, portable, and nourishing snack made with real-food ingredients. These gluten-free granola bars contain mini chocolate chips and dried fruit for sweetness and come with a nutty, indulgent flavor.
Made from my dairy-free crunchy granola recipe, as a Certified Nutrition Coach I can tell you that these gluten-free granola bars have everything good in them!
Not only are they loaded with healthy fats, contain minimal sweeteners, and are kid-approved, they're a great way to use up all the extra nuts and seeds you have kicking around!
You'll fall in love with these gluten-free granola bars because they're:
- Really stinking easy
- A healthy, on-the-go snack (or perfect for after school!)
- Dairy-free and gluten-free
- A delicious alternative to store-bought!
Ingredients You'll Need
These granola bars use my homemade crunchy granola as the base. If you have a well-stocked gluten-free pantry, you should have everything you need.
Crunchy granola: this granola is based on nuts, seeds, and coconut for added crunch. It's sweetened with maple syrup and you'll need some nut butter to hold it all together.
Dried fruit: for the gluten-free granola bars you'll need some dried fruit to toss in. Dried cranberries or blueberries are our favorites!
Eggs: this is what will bind the dairy-free granola together and form it into chewy bars.
Chocolate chips: granola bars without chocolate chips are just sad (hehe). Make sure to double-check that your chocolate chips are dairy-free and gluten-free. I use Enjoy life.
How To Make Gluten-Free Granola Bars
- Add the granola, cranberries & chocolate chips into a large bowl. Mix until combined.
- Whisk two eggs together and pour over granola mixture and stir.
- Pour gluten-free bar mixture into a baking pan and press bars down into the pan.
- Bake in the oven for 17-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
Important Teaching Tips
Make sure to really press the gluten-free granola mixture into the baking pan so that they stay together.
I've tried these with a few different gluten-free granolas (my protein granola recipe to be exact) and it made them into bars as well. So in theory, any granola recipe should be able to be worked in!
Let cool fully when they come out of the oven. This lets the egg firm up. Otherwise, they're too delicate to cut.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chewy Granola Bars
Given that these granola bars are egg-based they're best stored in the fridge. They cannot be stored in the fridge because they don't thaw well. In the fridge, they maintain a chewy, nutty consistency that makes them perfect.
Many granola bars contain oats which can be a problem for celiacs. Double-check that you are using gluten-free certified oats when you make granola bars.
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- Flourless peanut butter protein muffins
- Nut-free granola recipe
- Bite-sized yogurt and granola cups
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- Overnight cookie dough protein oats
- Chocolate chia protein balls
- Peanut butter and jam protein balls
- Chocolate fudge protein balls
- Crunchy granola
- Sugar-free granola
- Fudgy protein brownies
- Chocolate chip granola bars
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- High protein pancakes
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Chewy Chocolate Chip Gluten-Free Granola Bars
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups crunchy almond granola room temperature or cooled
- ยฝ dried cranberries
- ยผ chocolate chips Enjoy Life
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the granola, cranberries & chocolate chips into a large bowl. Mix until combined. Whisk two eggs together and pour over granola mixture. Mix until all granola is coated.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Pour bar mixture into an 8x4 pan and press bars down into the pan. Ensure they are fairly compacted.
- Put in the oven for 17-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the pan for 15 minutes (this helps them firm up and stick together).
- Remove from the pan, cut into bars, wrap in parchment paper, and place in the fridge!
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Disclaimer:
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Though crunchy granola bars are awesome, this chewy gluten-free version is a nice twist!
An easy snack recipe that you grab with you out the door.
Kimberly Hsieh
This looks SOOO delicious! It is also really easy to make so I will definitely try it out ๐
fitasamamabear
Just try not to eat all the granola before you make the bars ๐ (said from experience lol)
Lynn Woods
I'm not a fan of chocolate chips, but my husband is. I'll have to make these for one of his snacks during the day.
fitasamamabear
Not a fan?! Gah I'd die without them- okay a bit extreme lol you could sub it out for an add in you enjoy though (walnuts, extra dried fruit etc) ๐
Jenn
I am going to be going on vacation soon and I am so adding this to my list of foods that I want to make! Sounds delicous!
fitasamamabear
Love it! they're definitely tasty!
R.M.
I love granola bars!!! I can't wait to make these!!
fitasamamabear
Enjoy!
Jenna
YUM totally bookmarking these! I have to try them, your pictures are perfect too because it looks so yummy!
fitasamamabear
Thanks for the compliment Jenna! I'm still perfecting my picture technique so I really appreciate it ๐ but seriously... these bars are addictive ๐
Ying
These look delicious- I'll have to try this for an afternoon snack next week!
fitasamamabear
Thanks! They're definitely tasty ๐
Christie Moeller
These look amazing a pretty easy to pull off. Totally giving them a try!
xoxo Christie
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fitasamamabear
Hope you enjoy them!
Kelvin
I love chewy bars! Didn't know how to make them at home! Thanks!
fitasamamabear
No problem- enjoy!
Mandy Allen
Wow! These sound delicious! I don't know about being for children, I'd like some in my lunch box too!
Enjoy the journey!
fitasamamabear
Haha sometimes sharing with children is hard... make a double batch ๐
Clint Mamuri
Looks very yummy, and easy to do. I will definitely try this when I have the chance. I think I can add more fruits like berries to it.
fitasamamabear
You can definitely add more dried fruit to it/interchange. I love adding dried blueberries ๐
Casey the College Celiac
These look FABULOUS! I love enjoy life foods and I LOVE granola bars, so this is a winning recipe for me!
fitasamamabear
Haha you really can't go wrong with granola- really it's the best thing in life. But I didn't know about enjoy life until roughly two years ago.. now I'm addicted!
Echoesofhervoice
This looks pretty easy to make and they look delicious. I will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
fitasamamabear
Hpe you enjoy them!
kai
oh wow. this looks delish! i love granola. i will surely try this recipe. thanks!
fitasamamabear
I'm a granola addict too- let me know how you like them!
Michaela @ Wild & Precioud
Another mouth-watering recipe from you... thank you!! In addition to the beautiful photos and yummy inspiration, I especially appreciate how simple and straightforward your ingredient lists are. You prove that delicious food doesn't have to be complicated. Off to whip up a batch today!
fitasamamabear
Wow thanks bunches for the compliments- I feel like I'm still finding my way so I appreciate it! I hope you enjoy them, I made a batch last night!
Vana Verouti - Lose Fat Fast
Very tasty and easy to make! My daughter loved them!
Thanks for this delicious recipe:)
fitasamamabear
So glad your daughter enjoyed them (did she leave any for you?!).