These delicious, healthy, gluten-free granola bars are the perfect solution to all those dry store-bought bars packed with mystery ingredients and tons of sugar.

Healthy Gluten-Free Granola Bars Recipe

These soft and chewy granola bars make an easy portable snack (or breakfast). And they’re packed with real food ingredients like oats, flax meal, dried nuts and fruit, and honey.

Plus, they’re super easy to make. Which you know makes me so happy! I am still (always) short on time and energy to bake complicated dishes!

Homemade Gluten-Free Granola Bar Ingredients

Ready to get baking? Here’s what you’ll need.

GLUTEN-FREE ROLLED OATS: I used gluten-free rolled oats, also called old-fashioned oats, in this recipe. I don’t recommend using instant, quick-cooking, or steel-cut oats.
FLAXSEED MEAL
GROUND CINNAMON
KOSHER SALT
HONEY: You could also use maple syrup or agave.
COCONUT OIL: Or a neutral-tasting oil of your choice.
EGG WHITES
PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT: In this recipe, I used almonds, walnuts, dried apricots, raisins, and coconut. But you can customize the add ins to your taste and preferences.

Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions:

It’s super easy to make these yummy gluten-free granola bars. Here’s how.

PREP: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with baking spray (I use coconut baking spray). Line the dish with parchment paper (to keep the bars from sticking) and spray the paper. Set aside.
MIX DRY INGREDIENTS: In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: the oats, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
MIX WET INGREDIENTS: In a large bowl, combine the honey, oil, egg whites, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
COMBINE: Add the wet ingredients to the dry oat mixture and stir until mixed. Mix in the nuts and fruit and stir until combined.
BAKE: Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and using a spatula, press the mixture into the pan. Bake until lightly browned, about 25-30 minutes. Be careful not to overbake. Cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
STORE: You can store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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A Few More Recipe Tips

Here are a few things to keep in mind when baking them.

TYPE OF OATS: In this recipe, I use gluten-free rolled oats, also called old-fashioned oats. I don’t recommend using instant, quick-cooking oats or steel-cut oats.
OIL: You can use any neutral-tasting oil of your choice, including melted coconut oil.
SWEETNER: I use honey in this granola bar recipe, but you can use maple syrup, agave, or brown rice syrup.
EGG WHITES: I use egg whites for texture and as a binding agent in the bars.
CUSTOMIZE ADD-INS: Feel free to use whatever nuts (like pistachios, cashews, or peanuts) or fruit (like dried cherries, cranberries, blueberries, mango, or coconut) you prefer. You can also add some chocolate chips.

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