Gluten-Free Granola Bars

Name: Gluten-Free Granola Bars
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats; 1/2 cup almond meal; 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats; 1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds; 1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener; 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut; 3 tablespoons goji berries; 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tablespoon ground flax; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup raw peanut butter; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla

Chewy gluten-free granola bars made with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried goji berries, bound together and lightly sweetened with monk fruit. The mixture is pressed into a pan, baked until golden, and cut into portable bars.

Glycemic Load: 6.5 (Low)

225 calories per serving

Serves: 12

diabetes friendly

About This Calculation

Gluten-Free Granola Bars has a low glycemic load of 6.5 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are pure maple syrup (GL 2.4), gluten-free rolled oats (GL 2.3), gluten-free rolled oats (GL 1.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.