Vegetarian Pemmican Bars
Elevate your snacking game with these wholesome and nutrient-packed Vegetarian Pemmican Bars, a modern twist on a classic survival food. Perfect for outdoor adventures or busy days, these no-bake bars combine the natural sweetness of dried fruits, the crunch of chopped nuts and seeds, and the richness of coconut oil for a satisfying, energy-boosting treat. Rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and a hint of cinnamon add a hearty texture and flavor, while optional dark chocolate chips provide a touch of indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no oven time, these easy-to-make bars are ideal for meal prep and long-term storage, staying fresh in the fridge or freezer. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, they’re the ultimate vegetarian snack loaded with superfoods.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried fruit (e.g., unsweetened cherries, blueberries, or raisins)
- 1 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 0.25 cup Ground flaxseed
- 0.25 cup Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Prepare a 9x9-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried fruit, chopped nuts, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil. Add honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined. Remove from heat.
Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until the dry ingredients are evenly coated and sticking together.
If using dark chocolate chips, let the mixture cool slightly before folding them in to prevent melting.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it firmly and evenly into the pan using the back of a spatula or the bottom of a glass.
Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until the mixture is firm and set.
Once set, remove from the pan and cut into 8 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 277.3 g | 356% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.3 g | 602% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 39.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 634 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 323.7 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.6 g | 181% | |
| Total Sugars | 177.3 g | ||
| Protein | 80.2 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 4024 mg | 86% | |
*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.
