Vegan Granola Bars Recipe

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Breakfast in my house hasn’t been the same since I introduced these healthy homemade Vegan Granola Bars recipe. They’re the perfect grab-and-go snack for busy mornings, made with wholesome ingredients like oats, crispy rice cereal, and nuts.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Set time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 341kcal

Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

1 ½ cup oats , gluten free if needed
1 ½ cup crispy rice cereal
¾ cup sliced almonds
10 tablespoons maple syrup , can use honey too (see note)
10 tablespoons almond butter (see note)
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¾ cup dairy free chocolate chips (see note)

Optional add ins:

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F/ 175 C.
Place the oats, rice cereal and sliced almonds on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until just browned a little.
Mix the almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla and salt in a bowl until smooth.
Add in the oat mixture and chocolate chips and mix well to coat.
Put in square pan lined with parchment paper. Press down well so that the mixture is tight in the pan. You want to pressed really well or it will fall apart.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until hardened.
Remove and cut into bars!

Notes

- My #1 Secret Tip for making these vegan granola bars is to check your maple syrup before you start. If it’s too runny, the bars won’t stick together well. I always warm it with the almond butter for a few minutes until it thickens up. That little step really helps everything stick perfectly.
- Use parchment paper to press: I lay a sheet of parchment over the top of the mixture and press it down firmly with my hands or the bottom of a measuring cup. It helps pack it in tight without sticking.

- Let it chill fully: I always wait at least two hours before slicing. If I try to rush it, the bars don’t cut as clean and tend to crumble.

- Use a sharp knife: When it’s time to slice, I use a long, sharp knife and clean it between cuts. It keeps the edges neat and the bars looking nice for snacks or lunch boxes.

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