Vegan Chewy Oat Bars
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Vegan Chewy Oat Bars, a nutrient-packed snack perfect for busy mornings or midday energy boosts! Featuring rolled oats as a hearty base, these bars are enriched with almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil for a naturally sweet and chewy texture. A mix of chia seeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds provides a satisfying crunch, while dried cranberries and apricot pieces add bursts of fruity flavor. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and a pinch of salt, this recipe is a plant-based powerhouse that combines simple ingredients and minimal effort. Ready in under an hour, these homemade oat bars are ideal for meal prep and stay fresh all week in an airtight container. Perfect for vegan snack lovers and those seeking a healthy, grab-and-go treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Stir to incorporate.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, dried apricots, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Pour the warm almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to mix everything together until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated and mixed.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press the mixture evenly and firmly into the pan using the back of the spatula to compact it as much as possible.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. This may take about 1 hour.
Once cooled, remove from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into 12 bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.1 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.8 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1236 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 371.2 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.2 g | 197% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.5 g | ||
| Protein | 78.8 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 669 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 3110 mg | 66% | |
*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.
