Satisfy your snack craving with these no added sugar Strawberry Gluten-Free Granola Bars! Grocery store granola bars are loaded with added sugars. This recipe uses Strawberry Just Fruit Spread and raw honey, adding a touch of sweetness without adding refined sugar. These wholesome bars are perfect for a quick breakfast, on-the-go snack, or a great addition to lunchboxes!
Ingredients
1/3 Cup Crofter’s Organic Just Fruit Strawberry Fruit Spread
4 Strawberries (Thinly Sliced)
1 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter
1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
1 Tbsp Raw Honey
1 Tbsp Flaky Salt
2 Cups Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
Directions
- Preheat oven to 200°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper as well as a 9”x 9” baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Thinly slice your strawberries and carefully lay them on the prepared baking tray, evenly spaced apart. Place the sliced strawberries in the oven for 2-3 hours flipping half-way until the strawberries are completely dehydrated. Remove from oven.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, vanilla extract, raw honey, salt and Crofter’s Organic Just Fruit Strawberry Fruit Spread. Stir together with a spatula. Next add in the gluten-free rolled oats and the dehydrated strawberries. Mix again until evenly incorporated.
- Firmly press the granola bar mixture into the prepared 9”x 9” baking pan with your hands or back of a spoon. Place in the refrigerator and chill for 2-3 hours until the granola bars are firm and set. Once set, remove and slice into bars. Enjoy!