CHEWY BLUEBERRY SUNFLOWER SEED GRANOLA BARS

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These nourishing nut-free granola bars are chewy, salty-sweet, and downright addicting. Everyone from toddlers to adults goes crazy for 'em.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 2/3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats (thicker oats taste fine, but the bars won't stick together as well)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup oat flour (or make your own by pulsing 1/2 cup oats in a food processor until finely ground)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup salted roasted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup shredded coconut (either sweetened or unsweetened - both are good)
1 cup dried blueberries
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup sunflower seed butter (such as SunButter)
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8″ x 8″ pan with parchment paper, allowing it to go up the opposing sides (see first photo in blog post for reference). Coat the parchment paper with non-stick spray or lightly grease with butter or oil.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar, oat flour, salt, sunflower seeds, coconut, and blueberries.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the sunflower seed butter and butter at 50% power until melted, about 30-40 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir in the maple syrup, light corn syrup, water, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour wet ingredients over dry and toss until well-incorporated and evenly crumbly.
  • Pour into baking dish and press very firmly and evenly with clean hands so that the bars mold to the shape of the pan.
  • Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until set and golden-brown on top.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Place in refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to help make sure the bars set. Remove from refrigerator and, using the parchment paper "handles," lift bars from baking dish and place onto a cutting board. Peel sides of parchment paper down and, using a sharp serrated knife, cut into 16 squares.
  • Bars keep for 3 - 4 days at room temperature stacked in an airtight container.

Arslan Abro
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These granola bars are the best!


Mirza nadeem
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These granola bars are the perfect snack for my kids. They're healthy and delicious.


Odo Michael
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I love that these granola bars are made with natural ingredients. I feel good about eating them.


Amina Idris
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These granola bars are the perfect way to start my day. They're filling and delicious.


Jam Azhar
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a healthy and delicious granola bar recipe for a long time.


lasty_k web
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These granola bars are the perfect snack for my sweet tooth. They're sweet and satisfying, but they're also healthy.


CatO Burkhart
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I made these granola bars for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Justin Stdennis
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These granola bars are a great way to use up leftover blueberries. I always have a few blueberries left over from my morning smoothie and these granola bars are the perfect way to use them up.


Kyle Nana
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I'm always looking for new and healthy snacks to make for my family. These granola bars fit the bill perfectly.


MD johid Hasan
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These granola bars are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. They're also a great snack for hiking or biking.


B2 pranks
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I love that these granola bars are made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family.


Peace Aisha
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These granola bars are a great make-ahead snack. I make a batch on the weekend and then I have them on hand for the week.


Abd Sattar
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These granola bars are the best I've ever had.


Meek Rayzor
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I made these granola bars for my kids and they loved them. They're the perfect after-school snack.


Alisson Mendoza
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These granola bars are a great way to start the day. They're packed with protein and fiber and they keep me feeling full and satisfied for hours.


wilson waiharo
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I've made these granola bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


sojib Khan
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These granola bars are delicious! They're the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy. I love the combination of blueberries and sunflower seeds.


Shadrack Kyalo
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These granola bars are so easy to make. I had them in the oven in less than 10 minutes. They're also really customizable. I added some chocolate chips and dried cranberries to mine.


Eddie Jernigan
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I made these granola bars for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect snack for on-the-go or for a quick breakfast.


Hamadi Mohamedi
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These granola bars are amazing! They're chewy, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients. I love that they're made with sunflower seeds instead of nuts, which makes them a great option for people with nut allergies.