Homemade Nut-Free Granola Bars for Beach Picnics: Easy & Delicious
Enjoy these delicious homemade granola bars that are perfect for beach picnics without any nuts!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, dried fruit, sunflower seeds, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, melt honey and coconut oil over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan and press firmly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be easily customized with your favorite mix-ins!
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg