This Low Calorie Granola Bars Recipe is packed full of superfoods. And a big granola bar is just 94 calories!. My superfood healthy granola bar recipe can be made gluten-free and vegan easily. So everyone can enjoy these healthy snack bars.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- ¾ cup almond flour plus more for dusting
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup zero calorie brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 egg or vegan egg substitute
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup apple sauce
- 2 cups rolled oats GF: use gluten-free oats
- 2 tablespoons flaxseeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
Low Calorie Granola Bars
Healthy Granola Bars Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: This recipe is idea for meal prep. The longer it cools and sits out, the crunchier it will get. You can make up to a week ahead of time.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Not ideal for freezer storage.
Low Calorie Granola Bars
Low Calorie Granola Bars
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup almond flour plus more for dusting
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup zero calorie brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 egg or vegan egg substitute
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup apple sauce
- 2 cups rolled oats GF: use gluten-free oats
- 2 tablespoons flaxseeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl combine the almond flour, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
- In a large bowl combine the coconut oil, egg, vanilla extract, and apple sauce. Mix well.
- Add the almond flour mixture, oats, flaxseeds, chia seeds, cranberries and pumpkin seeds to the large bowl and mix until just combined.
- Transfer the dough to a flowered surface, and mold into a 2×1-foot rectangle, about 1 inch thick.
- Use a pizza wheel or knife to cut 3 long cuts, and 4 short cuts so you have 20 bars.
- Move the superfood bars to the prepared balking sheet and place the oven.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack or a plate.
Nutrition
About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published October 11, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on October 2, 2023 by Audrey Johns
Refrigerator in a container or ziplock bag 🙂
Where should these be stored? Counter in a container or refrigerator?
Pretty good recipe. Used brown sugar monk fruit and flax meal instead of whole flax seeds.