Sourdough Discard Granola Bars (Healthy No Oil Recipe)

Top part of a homemade granola bar made with chocolate chips and sourdough discard.

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Sourdough Discard Granola Bars (Healthy No Oil Recipe)

These delicious sourdough discard granola bars are so easy and quick to prepare and they make for the perfect way to use your extra sourdough starter. They combine chewy oats, tangy sourdough discard, maple syrup, seeds and chocolate chips. Perfect for snacking, lunch boxes and even breakfast, plus they are vegan and dairy-free.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: granola bars, healthy snacks, healthy vegan recipes, sourdough bars, sourdough discard recipes

Servings:

Calories: 255kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

125 g sourdough discard (½ cup) or active sourdough starter
120 g maple syrup (⅓ cup)
100 g peanut butter or almond butter (⅓ cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
210 g rolled oats (2 cups) old fashioned or quick cooking
2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
2 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp seeds or flaxseeds
¼ teaspoon salt
85 g dark chocolate chips or raisins (½ cup)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a square baking dish (8 x 8 or 9 x 9) with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add the sourdough discard, maple syrup, almond or peanut butter and vanilla extract. Whisk until uniform and smooth.
Over the wet mixture, add the rolled oats, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, salt and chocolate chips (or raisins). Stir to combine.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press firmly using the bottom of a glass. Bake for 15-17 minutes, then let completely cool down before slicing into bars directly into the pan (helps keep them together). Enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: keep the bars at room temperature for up to 2 days, then transfer to the fridge for up to 4-5 days. You can also freeze the bars for longer storage!
Variations: swap the seeds for sunflower seeds or sesame seeds and feel free to add some cinnamon.
These homemade and healthy granola bars are more delicate compared to store-bought, thanks to the lower sugar and fat content and lack of additives. To help them hold together, make sure to press firmly all the way to the corners using the bottom of a glass or spatula and also, let them cool down completely before slicing. Slicing them right in the dish also helps them stay tight together while pressing with the knife.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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