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Crunchy Nut Free Granola Bars with oats and chocolate chips are arranged on a white plate. A metal measuring cup filled with oats and scattered chocolate chips add to the scene. The plate sits atop a striped, colorful cloth.
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Crunchy Nut Free Granola Bars

Course Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 bars
Author Sarah Mir

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup quick oats
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup Rice Krispies cereal
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ¼   tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Line a square pan with parchment paper or foil for easy clean up
  • Combine the dry ingredients (the first six) in a bowl
  • Measure melted coconut oil into a measuring cup and add the honey and vanilla to it
  • Pour the wet mix into the dry, mixing thoroughly.
  • Spread in the pan and press down firmly and evenly
  • Bake for 15-16 minutes until the bars are a deep golden brown
  • Take them out of the oven and use a knife to score them (gently cut) into bars while they're in the pan
  • Let cool entirely - 30 to 40 minutes and then remove from the pan, cut the whole way through and store in an airtight container.