Best Chewy Vegan Granola Bars Recipes

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CHEWY VEGAN GRANOLA BARS



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I started experimenting with making my own granola bars because the store-bought bars were too sugary. I wanted a mildly sweet, vegan, chewy granola bar that doesn't crumble and this is it! As you can see, the ingredients are flexible to adapt to your taste, and as long as you don't exceed the amounts and press the mixture well into the pan, you'll have a yummy snack that doesn't fall apart! The sweetness comes from the dried fruit and brown rice syrup, which makes this recipe unique among others that use additional brown or white sugar and butter.

Provided by Alex

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h22m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup coarsely chopped raw pumpkin seeds
1 cup coarsely chopped raw walnuts
1 cup coarsely chopped raw almonds
⅔ cup rolled oats
¼ cup shredded coconut
2 tablespoons cacao nibs, or more to taste
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal, or more to taste
cooking spray
1 cup chopped dried fruit
¼ cup mini bittersweet chocolate chips, or to taste
2 teaspoons cinnamon
⅔ cup brown rice syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread pumpkin seeds, walnuts, almonds, oats, coconut, cacao nibs, and flaxseed meal in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Bake pumpkin seed mixture in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 11.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

CHEWY GRANOLA BARS VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, EGG FREE, DAIRY FREE



Chewy Granola Bars Vegan, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free image

I have modified recipe #20184 to fit into our allergen free diet. Everyone loves these!! These are free of milk, egg, gluten, corn, soy and so ON!! Sorry about missing changing the directions. I have been tweaking the recipe. Everything should be correct now. You WILL have to read labels to be sure that the items you buy are allergen free. This recipe is quite forgiving but using regular rice flour helps them to stick together.

Provided by The Silly Goose

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup raw sugar (or brown sugar)
1/3 cup spectrum non-hydrogenated shortening (or vegan margarine)
2 tablespoons honey or 2 tablespoons agave nectar, for vegan
1 egg equivalent egg substitute (I use Flax vegan egg re placer #104832)
3/4 cup rice flour
1 teaspoon guar gum (if not in flour mix) or 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (if not in flour mix)
1 teaspoon vanilla (look for corn and gluten free brands)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup crispy rice cereal (organic brown rice cereal is CORN FREE)
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup semisweet vegan chocolate chips (Enjoy Life Brand are free of corn, milk, soy, gluten, etc)
1 3/4 cups rolled oats (gluten free)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil 9x13 baking pan.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
  • Add honey, egg replace and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, gar gum, salt and baking soda. Blend.
  • Add flour mixture to sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
  • By hand mix in chocolate chips, nuts, rice cereal and oats.
  • Press firmly into pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until brown.

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