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6-Ingredient Vegan Granola Bars (gluten-free)

These 6-Ingredient Vegan Granola Bars (gluten-free) are the perfect take-to-work snack. They're simple to make and require no baking!
Prep Time15 minutes
Refrigeration Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: gluten-free, healthy, vegan
Servings: 6 small bars
Author: Elizabeth Emery

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats (or oat flour)
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup pecan pieces
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Optional

  • 1 scoop vegan protein powder

Instructions

  • Blend the oats in a high speed blender for about 30 seconds until they are a flour. (It doesn't matter if the flour has a bit of texture, but you do want it to be as smooth as possible so the bars set.)
  • In a large bowl, add all ingredients and mix thoroughly by hand to form a dough. If you find the mixture is a little crumbly, simply add a splash of water to bring it together.
  • Scoop the dough into a rectangular food storage container and press it down flat with your hands.
  • With a flat knife, score it into 6 even rectangles.
  • Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until the bars are firm (the coconut oil will harden as it cools, making the bars set).
  • Remove from the fridge, break the bars apart and eat!
  • (To store, keep the bars in a sealed container in the fridge. They will last several days.)

Notes

RECIPE TIPS

Mix it - The beauty of these bars is that you can mix the ingredients up! Don't have cranberries, pecans or pumpkin seeds? No problem! Try substituting raisins, walnuts and sunflower seeds instead. You can easily use your favourite dried fruits, nuts and seeds to make these bars.
Protein - If you want to add a little extra kick of protein, why not try adding a scoop of your favourite plant-based protein powder to the mix? (Just remember to add a few less oats so the mixture isn't too dry.)
Sweetness - Finally, if you find maple syrup a little too sweet, feel free to substitute date paste instead in these vegan granola bars. You may find you need to add slightly more water to the mixture if you do this, as date paste is a little thicker. Have fun!