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Healthy Granola Cookie Dough Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 bars
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Healthy Granola Cookie Dough Bars combine the creamy texture of chickpea-based cookie dough with a crunchy nut and coconut topping, creating a nutritious and satisfying snack. These no-bake bars are sweetened naturally with maple syrup and honey, offering a deliciously wholesome treat that’s perfect for quick energy on the go or a healthy dessert.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough Base

  • 1 (15oz) can chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate or cacao chips

Granola Topping

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/3 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chickpeas: Drain the can of chickpeas and rinse them thoroughly under cold water to remove the canning liquid and excess salt.
  2. Make Cookie Dough: In a food processor, combine the rinsed chickpeas, almond butter, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Process until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
  3. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate or cacao chips into the creamy chickpea mixture to distribute evenly without breaking.
  4. Chill Cookie Dough: Line the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Evenly spread the cookie dough mixture in the bottom of the dish. Place the dish into the freezer and chill for 10 minutes to help the dough set.
  5. Prepare Granola Mixture: In a clean food processor, add raw cashews, raw almonds, unsweetened coconut flakes, and honey. Pulse several times to roughly break down the nuts while keeping some texture; avoid over-processing into a paste.
  6. Assemble Bars: Remove the chilled cookie dough base from the freezer. Immediately spread the granola mixture evenly over the top of the dough layer.
  7. Press Granola Topping: Press down lightly on the granola to help it adhere and compact slightly onto the cookie dough base.
  8. Freeze Bars: Return the assembled dish to the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour until fully set.
  9. Cut Bars: When ready to serve, use a knife to gently loosen the sides, then remove the entire block from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into narrow bars approximately 4 inches by 2 inches.
  10. Serve or Store: Serve the bars immediately while cold to maintain their shape, or return to the freezer for later use. Bars must remain cold to stay together.

Notes

  • Ensure to rinse the chickpeas well to remove any canned taste.
  • Use raw nuts for the granola topping for best flavor and texture.
  • You can substitute maple syrup or honey with other natural sweeteners if desired.
  • Bars need to be kept cold to maintain their form; they soften and become crumbly at room temperature.
  • For a nut-free version, consider substituting seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds in the granola topping.

Find it online: https://dishrise.com/healthy-granola-cookie-dough-bars-recipe/