Kid Friendly Gluten Free Snack Bars for Healthy Fall Snacking
These gluten-free snack bars are a family favorite, chewy, naturally sweetened, and perfect for school lunches, hikes, or cozy fall mornings. Packed with oats, nut butter, and mini chocolate chips, they’re kid-approved and parent-approved.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- spatula
- 8x8 inch pan
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups certified gluten free rolled oats
- 0.5 cup natural almond butter or sunflower seed butter
- 0.33 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flax seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.33 cup mini chocolate chips or raisins
- 0.25 cup pumpkin purée (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, chia or flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently warm the nut butter and maple syrup until smooth and pourable. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is coated. If using pumpkin purée, add it now.
- Gently stir in mini chocolate chips or raisins.
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pan using your hands or a flat spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Then slice into bars or squares.
Notes
Optional: Add pumpkin purée and nutmeg for a seasonal twist. These bars can be made nut-free and vegan. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for longer. To help them hold together, press the mixture very firmly into the pan before chilling.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 210IUCalcium: 65mgIron: 1.3mg
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