This recipe was originally posted August 10, 2017; Updated June 10, 2021
The perfect clone recipe for healthy homemade Clif Bars
We LOVE Clif Bars around here. So much so, that we decided to make them ourselves. This recipe for Homemade Cliff Bars is a quick and simple replica that makes soft and chewy, allergy-friendly, and easy-on-the-budget gluten-free granola bars. The recipe is simple and a great way to involve kids in the kitchen.
Ingredients to make Homemade Clif Bars – and substitutions
You can make these dairy-free and gluten-free granola bars with just a few healthy ingredients.
Sunflower seed butter – this seed butter is safe for people who have allergies to nuts and nut butters. Use unsweetened sunflower seed butter, such as Trader Joe’s or Once Again brands. You can also substitute peanut butter or another nut butter if you don’t need this recipe to be nut-free.HoneyPure vanilla extractSaltCrisp rice cereal – not all crisp rice cereals are gluten free, so be sure to seek out a brand that is certified gluten free if you need this recipe to be gluten free.Unsweetened shredded coconutRaw or dry roasted sunflower seedsMini chocolate chips – use dairy-free, if needed
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How to make this Homemade Clif Bars recipe
It only takes three simple steps to make the Homemade Clif Bar Recipe come to life. Step 1: Melt down the sunflower seed butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan until smooth and creamy. Step 2: Stir in the cereal until well combined, then let the mixture cool slightly before stirring in the chocolate chips, coconut, and sunflower seeds. Step 3: Press the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish and chill in the refrigerator before cutting into bars.
How to store Homemade Clif Bars
This chewy granola bar recipe keeps well in a covered container or individually wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They also travel well, making them great for lunch boxes or mid-day snacks on the go.
More easy and healthy bar recipes
If you love these Homemade Clif Bars (which are also gluten-free granola bars), then check out these other delicious and easy healthy bar recipes:
Mini Peanut Butter Protein BarsFlourless Monster Cookie BarsNo-Bake Peanut Butter Crunch Bars5-Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Granola BarsKey Lime Energy Bars
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