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Healthy Granola Cookie Dough Bars

Homemade Healthy Granola Cookie Dough Bars for Guilt-Free Snacking

Enjoy these Healthy Granola Cookie Dough Bars as a sweet, satisfying, and nutritious snack without the guilt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup almond butter can substitute with cashew or peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup can use agave syrup as an alternative
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup oats gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional, or substitute with cacao nibs
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews) can swap with preferred nuts
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes may be omitted if allergic

Equipment

  • food processor
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Granola Cookie Dough Bars
  1. Blend the Base: Place 1 cup of drained, rinsed chickpeas and 1/2 cup of almond butter into a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add Sweetness: Pour in 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup and blend until fully incorporated.
  3. Mix in Oats: Gradually add 1 cup of oats while blending until a thick dough forms, about 30 seconds.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Transfer the thick dough into a large bowl and fold in 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips.
  5. Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of chopped nuts and 1/2 cup of granola.
  6. Layer the Mixtures: Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press the cookie dough mixture evenly into the pan and sprinkle the topping on top.
  7. Chill and Set: Place the pan in the freezer for at least 1 hour to allow the mixture to firm up.
  8. Slice and Serve: Remove the pan from the freezer and slice the mixture into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, serve the bars chilled. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.

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