No Bake Granola Bars (gluten-free, vegan)
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These No-Bake Granola Bars will become your new favourite snack. They are gluten-free and vegan with no refined sugar and plenty of energy boosting ingredients, plus they are super tasty.
These Gluten-Free Granola Bars will allow you to kick your shop-bought granola bars habit. A delicious energy packed snack with only natural ingredients and no sugar. All the ingredients in these Healthy Granola Bars are meant to satisfy, keep your hunger levels at bay and promote your energy whilst tasting pretty delicious.
All your favourite seeds and nuts are packed into this bar to boost up the protein. There is crunch from the chia seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds and puffed rice. Chewiness from the dates and bags of taste, amped up by a little cinnamon and vanilla extract. Almond butter and coconut oil help to bind and there is no refined sugar, just the dates and a good splash of maple syrup.
Full list of ingredients
- gluten-free rolled oats
- whole raw almonds
- pumpkin seeds
- gluten-free puffed brown rice cereal
- chia seeds
- ground flaxseed
- ground cinnamon
- coconut oil
- almond butter
- pitted medjool dates
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- salt
Step-by-step instructions
For full recipe instructions go to the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Mix the oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, puffed rice, chia seeds, flaxseeds, cinnamon and salt.
- Blend the coconut oil, almond butter, dates, maple syrup and vanilla extract until thick and caramel-like.
- Stir the blended mixture into the dry ingredients until all the dry ingredients are completely coated.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9 inch square tin.
- Chill in the fridge before cutting into bars
How to store
These No-Bake Granola Bars are best stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
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No Bake Granola Bars (gluten-free, vegan)
Ingredients
- 225 g gluten-free rolled oats
- 100 g whole raw almonds - roughly chopped
- 70 g pumpkin seeds
- 60 g gluten-free puffed brown rice cereal
- 40 g chia seeds
- 40 g ground flaxseed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 175 g coconut oil - melted
- 150 g almond butter
- 120 g pitted medjool dates
- 75 g maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Toss together the oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, puffed rice, chia seeds, flaxseeds, cinnamon and salt in a large mixing bowl and combine well.
- Pour the coconut oil, almond butter, dates, maple syrup and vanilla extract into a blender and blend on high for a couple of minutes until the mixture is thick and caramel-like.
- Stir the blended mixture into the dry ingredients and mix very well until all the dry ingredients are completely coated. You may have to dig in with your hands at this point.
- Tip the granola bar mixture into a lined and greased 9 inch square tin and press very firmly into the tin with your hands until good and even.
- Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from the tin and cut into bars.
Notes
Ingredient measurements
- Please note when you see ‘grams’ listed as opposed to ‘millilitres,’ or any other term of measurement, that is not incorrect. I weigh all of my ingredients, including liquids, for accuracy.
- US customary measurements for the ingredients provided are based on a conversion calculator. This recipe was tested with metric measurements and I recommend using a digital scale to weigh ingredients for the most accurate results. READ MORE >>> Why you should always weigh vs measuring with cups
Have must made these and they are lovely. Can you freeze them?
Hi Penny, yes you can - they freeze very well for up to 2 months. I tend to stack them in airtight containers with baking parchment between each layer of granola bar. Thaw at room temperature.