Cranberry Chia Granola Bars

Low fat and low sugar, but they still stick together! Normally you need excessive amounts of sugar to make granola bars stick, but the chia seeds act like glue in this recipe not only providing omega 3’s and antioxidants but also structure!

Ingredients

3 cups organic large flake oats
¾ cup raw pumpkin seeds
¾ cup raw walnut halves (broken up)
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chia seeds (white or black)
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
¾ cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 370° F and grease a 9in by 13in baking dish.
Mix all ingredients very well in a large mixing bowl until all the ingredients are evenly dispersed.
Transfer contents to the greased baking dish, spread evenly and then pack the mixture down with the bottom of the mixing bowl until compact. Use your hands to finish the packing and make sure that its relatively even thickness all around.
Place the bars in the oven and bake until lightly browned all around.
Cool to room temperature, portion into desired size and then store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins