Vegan Granola Bars
Store-bought granola bars? Overpriced, packed with mystery ingredients, and somehow always dry. These vegan granola bars? Chewy, naturally sweet, and made with real food you can actually pronounce. They’re loaded with oats, nuts, seeds, and just enough maple syrup to keep things interesting. No baking skills required, just mix, press, and chill. They’re perfect for meal prep, road trips, or pretending you have your life together. If you’ve ever paid $3 for a single bar, this recipe is your financial redemption arc. Make a batch, and snack smugly.
Vegan Granola Bars
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweet, these vegan granola bars make the perfect on-the-go snack or healthy breakfast option.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats the backbone of any good granola bar
- ½ cup chopped almonds or any nut you like
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds because nutrition matters
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy, you decide
- ⅓ cup maple syrup for that natural sweetness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for a hint of flavor
- ¼ tsp sea salt balances everything out
- ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips because we’re not savages
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and chocolate chips.
- In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan as firmly as possible.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Remove from the pan, slice into bars, and enjoy.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Bar)
- Calories: ~180
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Bar)
- Iron: 8% DV
- Magnesium: 10% DV
- Potassium: 6% DV
- Vitamin E: 4% DV
- Folate: 5% DV
Additional Notes & Tips
- Use different nuts and seeds for variety.
- Add dried fruit if you like a chewy texture.
- Swap peanut butter for almond butter for a different taste.
- Keep them refrigerated so they stay firm.
- Double the batch because they disappear fast.
