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Easy Dairy-Free Granola Bars Recipe for Healthy Homemade Snacking

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These easy dairy-free granola bars are a quick, wholesome snack made with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for on-the-go energy and satisfying texture without any dairy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (45g) slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup (130g) natural peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/3 cup (50g) dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy bar removal.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, slivered almonds, chia seeds, sea salt, and dried cranberries. Stir to distribute evenly.
  3. Warm natural peanut butter and maple syrup gently until just melted and smooth, about 30 seconds in the microwave. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until sticky and cohesive. Add a splash more maple syrup if too dry.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and press firmly and evenly into the corners and edges.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, watching the edges for a light golden brown color to avoid burning.
  7. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Lift the granola slab out using the parchment overhang, slice into bars or squares, and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Warm the peanut butter and maple syrup to make mixing easier and ensure proper binding. Press the mixture firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling. Watch baking time closely to avoid burning edges. Cool completely before slicing for best texture. Chocolate chips should be added only after baking and cooling.

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