Gluten-Free Chewy Trail Mix Granola Bars

These chewy trail mix granola bars dont have any gluten, so theyre great for both kids and adults. They are a tasty and healthy snack because they are full of nuts, dried cranberries, and mini chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 cup mixed nuts almonds, cashews, walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup gluten-free dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup gluten-free mini chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a 9x9-inch 23x23 cm baking pan with parchment paper

In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free rolled oats, mixed nuts, dried cranberries, and mini chocolate chips

In a saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt

Stir until everything is well combined and smooth

Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing it down firmly to compact it

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown

Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before using a sharp knife to cut into granola bars

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan

Once cooled, use the parchment paper to lift them out of the pan

Cut into individual bars and store in an airtight container

Enjoy as a healthy gluten-free snack on the go