Description
Vegan Granola Bars are chewy, wholesome, and naturally sweetened snack bars made with oats, nut butter, seeds, and dried fruit. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they’re perfect for meal prep, breakfast on the go, or a healthy snack anytime.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/4 cup seeds (chia, flax, or sunflower seeds)
- 1/3 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or chopped dates)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm nut butter and maple syrup until smooth and combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
- Allow mixture to cool slightly, then fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan with a spatula or hands.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until set.
- Cut into bars or squares and store as desired.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if making gluten-free.
- Press the mixture firmly and chill well to prevent crumbling.
- For a firmer texture, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes.
- Customize with coconut, spices, or protein powder for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake (optionally Baked)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
