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Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars

October 30, 2015 By Emily

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Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars. Tasty, chewy, nutrition packed. Easy to make! #glutenfree this recipe

Granola bars have never excited me too much; most of them seem to have almost the same amount of sugar, carbs, and calories as a candy bar. I would prefer to just eat the candy bar and stop pretending that granola bars are healthy. Does anyone else agree with me on this?

 

Ingredients for Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars. Easy and healthy. #glutenfree #vegetarian

Raw Buckwheat! psd

I felt this way about granola bars until I learned that I can make my own. Now I can’t seem to get enough of them! What I love about making my own granola bars is that I can control the level of sweetness. Most store-bought granola bars have rice syrup and corn syrup in them to hold them together and sweeten them. Not these babies; they are held together and sweetened by sticky dates, honey, and almond butter!

Toasted oats and seeds!The idea of homemade granola bars may be a little intimidating. Do you need to bake them? Is there some sort of mold needed to shape the granola bar? The answers are no, and no.

Granola bars are actually quite easy to make yourself. All you need is a food processor to create a nice sticky date paste, your hands for mixing, and an 8 X 8 baking dish to press your granola bars into. The best part, there is no need for baking the bars. Well except for toasting up the oats and seeds for 10 minutes, which is totally optional.

Dates for Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars!

Date paste for Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars.

What I love about my Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars is they are packed full of good-for-you ingredients.

There’s a lot of iron, magnesium and zinc from the pepitas. The sunflower seeds are loaded with vitamin B-6, vitamin E, and calcium.

Buckwheat, which may sound strange, isn’t related to wheat at all. In fact it’s a starchy seed, that when left raw has a nice crunch. Buckwheat contains copper and selenium. All of these powerhouse ingredients are packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats such as omega 3’s.

Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars. Easy to make. Healthy and tasty!

I know what you’re thinking (yes, I can read minds now): do these granola bars taste like bird feed?

Answer: No! Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars are delicious. The dates and honey add just the right amount of sweetness. Plus there are dried cherries studded throughout the granola bars. These bars are chewy, crunchy, and are hearty and filling.

Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars. The best on the go breakfast or snack! #glutenfree

I adore Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars. They’re great for breakfast, a workout snack, and on occasion they even satisfy my sweet tooth. They hold up nicely so they make the perfect on-the-go snack or are a great addition to any lunch box.Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars. An easy, healthy on the go snack! #glutenfreeI hope you give this recipe a try and if you do don’t forget to leave a comment below and rate the recipe. I love hearing your ideas and thoughts; it makes my day. Enjoy friends!

Seedy Buckwhat Granola Bars. Easy to make. Healthy, delicious. The perfect on the go snack! #glutenfree #snack

 

 

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Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars

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  • Author: Emily Koch
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: About 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Cuisine: Gluten-free, Healthy, Vegan
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Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars are packed with nutritious ingredients, protein, and healthy fats. They are the perfect snack or on the go breakfast.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup raw pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds; I find them in the bulk bins at my grocery store)
  • 1/2 cup raw, shelled sunflower seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (make sure they are gluten-free certified for gluten-free eaters)
  • 1 cup pitted dates (soak in hot water for 10 minutes if they look dry)
  • 1/2 cup raw, untoasted buckwheat
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped (can sub any dried fruit; cranberries would be delicious)
  • 1/2 cup smooth almond butter (could substitute sunflower butter to keep these nut-free, but I wouldn’t recommend peanut butter because it would affect the flavor)
  • 1/4 cup honey (can use agave nectar if vegan)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Evenly spread the pepitas, sunflower seeds, and oats onto a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until you can smell the oats and the seeds begin to brown and pop. Make sure to stir them halfway through to prevent burning. Allow them to cool slightly before proceeding. NOTE: In a pinch you can skip this step but it is recommended. Toasting the seeds and oats adds a great nutty flavor.
  2. Process your dates (soak in hot water for 10 minutes if they look dry, drain from the liquid) in a food processor until a date paste has formed. It should mostly have a smooth consistency, but some date pieces are okay. It takes about 3 to 5 minutes to process. Set the date paste aside.
  3. Grease an 8 X 8 baking dish and line with parchment paper. Don’t skip the parchment paper; it really helps things to keep from sticking. Also grease the bottom of a measuring cup.
  4. In a large mixing bowl combine the cooled oats, pepitas, sunflower seeds, buckwheat, chia seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in the cherries.
  5. Add the date paste, almond butter, and honey. Roll up your sleeves, remove any jewelry and get in there with clean hands. The mixture is so rich and sticky that a wooden spoon just isn’t going to get everything well incorporated; your hands are your best tool. Mix until everything is well combined and the ingredients stick together. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and use your hands to press the mixture into the pan. You can also use the bottom of that greased measuring cup to help. You want to get everything pressed as tightly as possible so everything sticks together well.
  6. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes, or until solid. Run a knife along the edges of the pan and turn the pan upside down onto a cutting board. You may have to shake the pan a few times for it to release.
  7. Using a sharp knife cut the large bar into 12 medium-sized bars, or whatever size bar you prefer. Store them in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper in the fridge. They last up to one week, maybe even longer.

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22 Comments Filed Under: Breakfast, Dairy Free, Easy, Egg Free, Fall, Gluten Free, Healthy, Meal Prep, No Bake, Refined Sugar Free, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Superfoods, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Granola Bars, healthy, Snacks, vegan

Comments

  1. Nicci says

    April 22, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    What can I use , I don’t like dates and I don’t like anything sweet , how could I stick them together healthily ? Even banana makes things too sweet for me

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 22, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      Hi Nicci, I would try using extra almond butter in place of the dates. Or maybe even some cashew butter, which is sticker and thicker. I would imagine that the granola bars would be a little more crumbly this way, but I’m sure they would still taste delicious. Hope this helps. Let me know how they turn out for you. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 18, 2016 at 2:32 pm

        Tahini might be nice too

        Reply
  2. Sara says

    November 18, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    HI, Im
    confused. Does the buckwheat remain raw? I don’t see any instructions for cooling it?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 18, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      Hi Sara. Yes, the buckwheat remains raw. It adds a nice crunch to the granola bars. Sorry for any confusion. Let me know how you like them! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sara says

    November 18, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    HI, Im
    confused. Does the buckwheat remain raw? I don’t see any instructions for cooking it?
    Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Leanne says

    September 24, 2019 at 11:16 am

    Can I bake these bars a bit? So they stick together better?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 24, 2019 at 2:13 pm

      I have never tried baking them so I don’t know how that would turn out. You could try baking them at a low temperature.

      However, if they are crumbly then you haven’t pressed them into the pan well enough. You really want to press them in as hard as you can so that the mixture is really compact, I use the bottom of a measuring cup to help me. Also freezing them for the 15 minutes before cutting them will help them firm up better. Hope this helps.

      Reply
      • Leanne says

        September 25, 2019 at 8:29 am

        All right, thanks.

        A tip: I would recommend toasting the flax seeds (whole) as well, they are delicious that way!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          September 25, 2019 at 9:31 am

          Sounds delicious. Thanks for the tip 🙂

          Reply
  5. Suzanne says

    July 16, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    This looks so good! What a great snack meal prep for the whole family!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      July 18, 2022 at 2:42 pm

      Such a good snack. Glad to hear you enjoy them. thanks

      Reply
  6. Vanessa says

    July 16, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      July 18, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      Hi, they will keep for up to a week when stored in the fridge in an airtight container.

      Reply
  7. Alix says

    August 11, 2024 at 10:35 pm

    SO GOOD. I added mini chocolate chips and they turned out delicious!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 12, 2024 at 11:15 am

      Glad to hear that you liked the recipe. The chocolate chips sounds like a great addition. Yum!

      Reply
  8. Bethj says

    October 14, 2024 at 12:55 am

    Hey Emily, great combinations and recipe! I have been wanting to find a granola recipe that would allow me to use ingredients I can find and easily make, as I am in SE Asia. I am so happy to have come across this one!! I followed the recipe aside from the nut/seed butter. I was not up for making my own and peanut butter(all natural) is more readily available for me. The buckwheat I finally found at reasonable price, was just too crunchy, so I did soak them a bit. Otherwise raisins were used as most other dried fruits, such as cherries, are too expensive. I added coconut flower syrup to the local honey for added flavor as well. Thanks so much for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 14, 2024 at 9:58 am

      Hi, I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for sharing your substitutions. I know this will be helpful to other readers too. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Martha Mays says

    November 4, 2024 at 5:49 pm

    where can I find nutritional value

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 11, 2024 at 10:28 am

      Hi Martha, I have added the nutrition value for you. It is attached to the bottom of the recipe card. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Thanks.

      Reply

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