Chewy Granola Bar Bites
These chewy granola bar bites are better than store-bought! Made with wholesome ingredients, they're perfect for a morning energy boost or midday pick-me-up.
Servings 12
Calories 187kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup water
- 1 small or medium banana
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup oats
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add the water and dates to a pot and bring to a low simmer over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mash the banana with a fork.
- Add the mashed banana to a large mixing bowl and combine with flour, oats, raisins, chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, molasses, and sea salt.
- Blend the water and dates into a smooth puree.
- Add the puree to the banana oat mixture. Mix to form a thick, dense batter.
- Press the batter evenly into the lined baking dish. You can add more chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, and raisins on top.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the center feels firm. The sweet spot is usually 18 minutes.
- Allow to cool, then slice into bars or bites.
Notes
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper that's a bit larger. This way, you can use the overhang on each side to lift the granola bar bites out of the baking dish.
- Allow the granola bars to cool for easier cutting. If you cut them while they're still warm, they will fall apart.
- You can store these chewy granola bar bites in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg