Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Granola Bars

These chewy and satisfying gluten-free granola bars are packed with wholesome nuts and sweet dried fruit, offering a delightful crunch and bursts of natural sweetness. Perfect for a quick breakfast on the go or a healthy afternoon snack, they are a delightful alternative to store-bought options.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 160 min Serves: 12

At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 12 servings in about 2h 40m (15 min prep, 25 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including gluten-free oats, mixed nuts, dried fruit — and walks through 6 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Granola Bars: When preparing this breakfast recipe, granola bars depend on oats, so use oats labeled gluten-free, and check the dried fruit, nuts and nut butter labels. Cut the bars with a clean knife on parchment.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Granola Bars: This recipe relies on gluten-free oats and other naturally gluten-free ingredients. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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2 cups gluten-free oats Shop
1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans), roughly chopped Shop
0.5 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, chopped apricots) Shop
0.5 cup gluten-free almond butter or peanut butter Shop
0.33 cup maple syrup or honey Shop
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted Shop
1 tsp pure vanilla extract Shop
0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free oats, chopped mixed nuts, and dried fruit. Stir these dry ingredients together until evenly distributed, ensuring all components are well mixed.
2 In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free almond butter (or peanut butter), maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, pure vanilla extract, and salt. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a cohesive wet ingredient base.
3 Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold everything together using a spatula or sturdy spoon until all the oats, nuts, and fruit are thoroughly coated with the sticky mixture. Ensure there are no dry pockets of oats remaining.
4 Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the pan using the back of your spatula or your hands. This step is crucial for ensuring the bars hold their shape once baked, so compact it well.
5 Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center feels set to the touch. The aroma of toasted oats and nuts will fill your kitchen as it bakes. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1-2 hours before cutting. This cooling period allows them to firm up properly.
6 Once completely cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab out of the pan. Cut into 12 bars using a sharp knife. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.

Tips & Notes

Press the mixture very firmly into the pan, using the bottom of a measuring cup. Loosely packed bars crumble.
Let the bars cool completely, then chill them for an hour before cutting for clean edges.
Chop dried apricots and large nuts small so the bars hold together and cut cleanly.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Granola Bars take?

Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Granola Bars takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, including resting time: 15 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to cook, for 12 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Granola Bars with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Granola Bars?

Check gluten-free oats, mixed nuts , roughly chopped, dried fruit before they go into Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Granola Bars. Granola bars depend on oats, so use oats labeled gluten-free, and check the dried fruit, nuts and nut butter labels. Cut the bars with a clean knife on parchment.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Granola Bars use?

Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Granola Bars relies on oats labeled gluten-free. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

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