No Bake Nut Free Granola Bites

Organic Benefits:

• Packed with healthy fats
• Refined sugar free

What You’ll Need:

• 1 1/2 cups gluten free rolled oats
• 1/2 cup homemade gluten free oat flour 
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup rice bran and germ powder
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 sprouted chia flax eggs (combine 2 tbsp sprouted chia flax wtih 6 tbsp water and let set for at least 5 minutes)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup baru butter
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup dried fruit of choice (we used cranberries and goji berries)

Optional:

• 1/4 cup crushed baru seeds

Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Vegan - Refined Sugar Free - Paleo 

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Chill time: 20 minutes
• Yields: roughly 24 bite sized servings

Preparation:

1. Whisk together your sprouted chia flax and water and set aside while you prepare the rest of the ingredients
2. Combine all dry ingredients, save dried fruit, in a large mixing bowl
3. Combine all wet ingredients in a separate mixing bowl - don't forget to add your sprouted chia flax egg!
4. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients
5. Fold in dried fruit and additional add ins (you could try adding some crushed baru seeds for a crunchy texture!)
6. If making bars, line a baking tray or dish with parchment paper. Spread your mixture evenly in the and press down to ensure it all sticks together. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Once solidified, cut into desired sized pieces
7. If making bites, press a scoop of your mixture into a mini muffin tray OR try rolling your mixture into balls. Whichever method you choose - refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before enjoying!
8. Keep refrigerated until ready to eat.