Vegan Chewy Oat Bars

Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Vegan Chewy Oat Bars, a plant-based snack packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and warm, comforting flavors. These naturally sweetened bars combine hearty rolled oats, almond butter, and maple syrup with a medley of chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and dried fruits like cranberries and apricots for a perfect balance of energy and flavor. Infused with a hint of cinnamon and baked to perfection in just 15 minutes, these chewy bars are an ideal grab-and-go breakfast, midday energy boost, or guilt-free dessert. Easy to make in a single bowl and perfect for meal preppers, they’re a versatile, protein-packed, and dairy-free treat the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cup almond butter
• 0.5 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Stir to incorporate.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, dried apricots, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5

Pour the warm almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to mix everything together until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated and mixed.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press the mixture evenly and firmly into the pan using the back of the spatula to compact it as much as possible.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. This may take about 1 hour.

Step 9

Once cooled, remove from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into 12 bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(691.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3090.7

Total Fat 149.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1235.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 371.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.2g	0%
Total Sugars 209.5g
Protein 78.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 669.4mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 3110.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.7%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 47.3%