Chewy Vegan Granola Bars Recipe

Name: Chewy Vegan Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup coarsely chopped raw pumpkin seeds; 1 cup coarsely chopped raw walnuts; 1 cup coarsely chopped raw almonds; 2/3 cup rolled oats; 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional); 2 tablespoons cacao nibs, or more to taste (optional); 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal, or more to taste (optional); cooking spray; 1 cup chopped dried fruit; 1/4 cup mini bittersweet chocolate chips, or to taste (optional); 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2/3 cup brown rice syrup

Servings: persons

1 cup coarsely chopped raw pumpkin seeds
1 cup coarsely chopped raw walnuts
1 cup coarsely chopped raw almonds
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
2 tablespoons cacao nibs, or more to taste (optional)
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal, or more to taste (optional)
cooking spray
1 cup chopped dried fruit
1/4 cup mini bittersweet chocolate chips, or to taste (optional)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2/3 cup brown rice syrup

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Spread pumpkin seeds, walnuts, almonds, oats, coconut, cacao nibs, and flaxseed meal in a single layer on the baking sheet.
3
Bake pumpkin seed mixture in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes.
4
Lower oven temperature 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on 2 sides. Spray parchment paper with cooking spray.
5
Mix cooled pumpkin seed mixture, dried fruit, mini chocolate chips, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Pour in brown rice syrup; mix well to combine. Pour into the prepared pan and press into an even layer with the back of a spoon or a small piece of parchment paper.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on the edges, 17 to 20 minutes. Cool on a baking rack for 20 minutes. Slice into bars.

652

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup coarsely chopped raw pumpkin seeds, 1 cup coarsely chopped raw walnuts, 1 cup coarsely chopped raw almonds, 2/3 cup rolled oats, and more.

Yes, Chewy Vegan Granola Bars falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chewy Vegan Granola Bars

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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