Dairy-Free Chewy Oat Bars
Soft, satisfying, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, these Dairy-Free Chewy Oat Bars are the perfect snack for busy mornings or midday cravings. Made with heart-healthy rolled oats, creamy almond butter, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, these bars deliver indulgent flavor without any dairy. The addition of chia seeds boosts nutrition, while chopped almonds and dried cranberries add delightful texture and bursts of tangy sweetness. Enhanced with cinnamon and vanilla, each bite is warm and aromatic. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, these golden-baked oat bars are a customizable, make-ahead treat that’s ideal for vegan diets or dairy-free lifestyles. Store them for a week or more and enjoy convenient, portable goodness whenever you need it.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond butter
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon powder. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined and the oats are fully coated.
Fold in the chopped almonds, dried cranberries, and chia seeds, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer. Use the back of a spoon or a spatula to smooth out the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the oat bars out of the pan, and let them cool completely on the wire rack before cutting.
Once cooled, cut into 12 bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.5 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 350.4 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 66.5 g | 238% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.0 g | ||
| Protein | 110.9 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1169 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 3498 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
