Vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free Granola Bars with a chocolate dip

Vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free Granola Bars with a chocolate dip

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Vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free Granola Bars with a chocolate dip

Photo by Renée Kemps
  • Makes
    8 bars
Author Notes

Nut and Seed Granola Bars with a cracking chocolate top. —Renée Kemps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon

    psyllium husk


  • 1 1/2 tablespoons

    chia seeds


  • 4 tablespoons

    water


  • 1 1/2 cups

    (GF) oats


  • 1/4 cup

    hazelnuts


  • 1/2 cup

    almonds


  • 1/4 cup

    raisins


  • 1/8 cup

    coconut oil


  • 1/2 cup

    maple syrup


  • 1 teaspoon

    vanilla paste


  • 1 cup

    unsweetened apple puree


  • 1/8 teaspoon

    salt


  • 100 grams

    dark chocolate, melted (+ tempered if necessary)

Directions
  1. In a little bowl, combine chia seeds and water. Stir and set aside until a gel forms.
  2. In a big bowl, combine oats, salt, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, flaxseeds, and raisins.
  3. In another bowl, combine psyllium husk, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and apple puree. Stir until combined. Add the chia gel and stir again.
  4. Pour wet into dry and using either a wooden spoon or your hands, thoroughly mix/knead until everything is coated and combined.
  5. Grease a baking tin (9 x 9, for short bars) or loaf pan (9 x 5, for higher bars) with coconut oil and line with parchment paper.
  6. Press the granola mixture into the pan, spreading it out evenly. Let it rest for about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 180 C.
  8. Bake granola bars for about 50-60 minutes, until golden brown and completely cooked through.
  9. Let cool completely.
  10. Trim the bar if necessary and cut 1,5 inches/4 cm bars. Dip one side into the melted chocolate. Place in the fridge to set completely.
  11. Wrap/Pack/Serve/Eat!

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