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Healthy Granola Cookie Dough Bars

Deliciously Healthy Granola Cookie Dough Bars You’ll Crave

This Healthy Granola Cookie Dough Bars recipe offers a guilt-free way to satisfy sweet cravings with wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough Base
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Almond Butter or substitute with cashew butter
  • 1/3 cup Honey or Maple Syrup agave syrup is a great alternative
  • 1 cup Oats rolled oats
For the Granola Topping
  • 1/2 cup Almonds chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cashews chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips dairy-free for vegan option

Equipment

  • food processor
  • 8x8-inch Square Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and oats. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Line an 8x8-inch square dish with parchment paper. Spoon the cookie dough mixture into the dish and press down firmly to create an even layer, about half an inch thick.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats with chopped almonds, cashews, and any additional flavors. Stir the mixture well.
  4. Sprinkle the granola mixture over the cookie dough layer. Press gently to adhere.
  5. Cover the dish and freeze for at least one hour to firm up the bars.
  6. Remove from the freezer, lift out using parchment paper, and slice into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month. Slice into individual servings before freezing for convenience.

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