Gluten Free Granola Bars w/ Hemp Seeds

Servings:

Author: tessa

Dry:
2 cup gluten free oats toasted for additional flavor*
1/3 cup hemp seeds/hearts
1/3 cup flax meal
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Wet:
1/2 cup coconut oil other fats should work too
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1/3 cup palm sugar or more to taste, and granulated sugar would work
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix In's: sliced toasted almonds chocolate chips, rainbow drops, raisins, cranberries, any additional seeds or nuts)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and line a 7" x 11' rectangle pan with parchment.
In a bowl, whisk the dry ingredients.
In a small saucepan over medium low heat, gently melt the coconut oil, honey, and palm sugar together to dissolve sugar.
Mix in the vanilla and sea salt.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to moisten well. Mix in any favorite add ins at this point.
Press the mixture evenly into the parchment lined pan.
Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until just turning golden.
Let cool for several minutes before cutting into desired size, and then return to pan to cool entirely and firm up.

Toast rolled oats in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes until golden brown and fragrant,