Easy & Healthy Homemade No-Bake Flax Hemp Seed Granola Bars 🌟🍯😋
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
1/2 cup (60g) chopped nuts (like almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
1/4 cup (35g) raw sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/4 cup (30g) ground flaxseed (flaxseed meal)
2 tbsp (20g) hemp seeds (hulled hemp hearts)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (120g) smooth almond butter or peanut butter
1/3 cup (80ml) honey or maple syrup (use maple for vegan)
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
Optional: 1/4 cup (40g) dried fruit (like raisins or cranberries) or dairy-free chocolate chips
Directions
1. Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, sunflower/pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the almond butter and honey/maple syrup, stirring until smooth and well combined. Do not boil, just warm enough to be easily pourable.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet mixture over the dry oat mixture in the large bowl. Stir thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are coated and the mixture is sticky and holds together.
6. If using dried fruit or chocolate chips, fold them in now.
7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press down VERY firmly and evenly using the back of a spatula or the bottom of a glass covered in parchment paper. Compacting is key to ensuring the bars hold together.
8. Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until firm.
9. Once firm, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the granola block out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and slice into 10-12 bars.
10. Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks. They can be stored at room temperature but will be softer.
Recipe Information:
Preparation Time: 15 min | Chilling Time: 1-2 hrs | Total Time: ~2 hrs | Calories per Serving: ~200-240 per bar | Number of Servings: 10-12 bars
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