Apple-Cinnamon Granola Bars (gluten free, vegan)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup crisp rice cereal (I like Erewhon Crisp Brown Rice)
- 1/2 cup dried apples or apple chips (diced small)
- 1/3 cup brown rice syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or butter)
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt together coconut oil, brown rice syrup, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- While syrup mixture is cooking, stir together oats, rice cereal, and dried apples. Pour syrup mixture over the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- The mixture will seem a bit wet–Don’t worry!
- Line an 8×8″ baking dish with parchment paper. Pat granola mixture into the pan firmly. Allow to cool completely, 1-2 hours. The granola bars will set as they cool. To speed things up, you can pop them in the refrigerator.
- Slice and eat! Granola bars will keep covered for 4-5 days.
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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