Homemade Chewy Vegan Granola Bars

A stack of three granola bars with pieces of parchment paper between each one.

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This recipe for homemade soft and chewy vegan granola bars is one you’ll want to make on repeat! They’re easy to prepare and completely customizable since you choose the add-ins. These snack bars come together quickly and are perfect for any time of day, lunchboxes, or after-school snacks for kids. They’re dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free (unless you add nuts!), and once you try these DIY treats, you’ll forget all about store-bought versions.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Servings:

Author: Gwen Leron

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups (175g) rolled oats
⅓ cup (29g) oat flour
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup melted coconut oil
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons (60g) brown rice syrup
1 cup add-ins (any combination, see suggestions above)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
Line an 8" x 8" square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides so removing the bars will be easy. Set aside.
Add the rolled oats, oat flour, ground flax seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to a medium bowl. Mix well to combine.
In a small bowl, add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and brown rice syrup. Whisk well until fully combined and smooth, with no oil separating.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix well until all the dry ingredients have been coated. Stir in the add-ins until evenly combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it down evenly with a silicone spatula, smoothing the top so it’s flat.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a cooling rack for 15 minutes.
Using the parchment overhang, carefully remove the granola square from the pan and place it on the cooling rack.
While still warm, slice into 12 bars or squares, then allow them to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Please read all of the information above, as well as the notes below, before making this recipe.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
To freeze, once they are fully cooled, wrap them individually, place them in an airtight container or bag, and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition info is for 1 of 12 bars with the following add-ins: ¼ cup each dark chocolate chips, shredded unsweetened coconut, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries. Nutrition info will vary depending on the add-ins you use. Click to learn how nutrition info is calculated on this website.

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