Name: Gluten Free Granola Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 1 c Almonds; 15 Dates pitted; 2 tablespoons chia seeds ground and mixed with 1/2 cup warm water; 1/4 cup Maple syrup; Salt, to taste; 1 cup kasha (toasted buckwheat groats); 1/2 cup Raisins; 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

by Outdoorgrrl

Original recipe from Veg News: http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=4893&catId=11

Perfect for lunchboxes, these gluten-free bars are made from wholesome almonds, chia, kasha, and pumpkin seeds, with the fruity flavors of dates and raisins subbing in for sugar. Plus, they can be prepared ahead of time and stored for up to a week, making the morning rush that much simpler.

INGREDIENTS

1 c Almonds
15 Dates ; pitted
2 tablespoons chia seeds ; ground and mixed with 1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup Maple syrup
Salt, to taste
1 cup kasha ; (toasted buckwheat groats)
1/2 cup Raisins
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

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INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Into a food processor, place almonds and dates and pulse until crumbly. Transfer mixture to a medium-sized bowl and stir in chia seed mixture, maple syrup, salt, kasha, raisins, and pumpkin seeds and mix well to combine. Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet and shape to form a 9 x 9-inch square, about 1-inch thick. Use a knife to carefully cut into desired rectangles.

Bake for 40 minutes and let cool completely before eating. Wrap in waxed paper and store in refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

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Nutrition

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (65g)
Recipe Makes: 10 Servings

Calories: 233
Calories from Fat: 78 (33%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 8.6g	11 %
	Saturated Fat 1g	5 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.9g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 18.7mg		1 %
Potassium 440mg		12 %
Total Carbohydrate 39.3g		12 %
	Dietary Fiber 5.2g	21 %
	Sugars, other 34.1g
Protein 4.9g		7 %
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Calories per serving: 233

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