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 8x8-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.