A Couple of Nut Free Granola Bars!

I'd wanted to post a trio, it just sounded better. But my third bar wasn't perfect. Delicious, but not perfect, so I'll keep working on it.

Bar #1

2 cups oats

1/4 cup wheat germ

1/4 cup chia seeds

2 Tbsp coconut 

1 cup flour

1 cup date purée

1/4 cup coconut oil, butter, or Earth Balance

1/4 cup honey, agave, or maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

Cinnamon to taste

Chocolate chips to taste

Mix it all, pour into a 9x13 parchment lined pan. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Cut into bars, then cool.

Bar #2

1 1/2 cups flour

1 cup oats

1/2 cup wheat germ

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Dash of salt

3/4 cup dry sweetener ( brown sugar, coconut sugar)

3/4 cup coconut oil

1 cup milk or non- dairy milk of choice

1/4 cup chia

1 teaspoon vanilla

Chocolate chips to taste

Mix wet ingredients, add dry. Bake in a greased 9x13 pan at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Cool and gently slice. It's delicate! Freeze individually wrapped.