Vegetarian Pemmican Bars

Elevate your snacking game with these wholesome and nutrient-packed Vegetarian Pemmican Bars, a modern twist on a classic survival food. Perfect for outdoor adventures or busy days, these no-bake bars combine the natural sweetness of dried fruits, the crunch of chopped nuts and seeds, and the richness of coconut oil for a satisfying, energy-boosting treat. Rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and a hint of cinnamon add a hearty texture and flavor, while optional dark chocolate chips provide a touch of indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no oven time, these easy-to-make bars are ideal for meal prep and long-term storage, staying fresh in the fridge or freezer. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, they’re the ultimate vegetarian snack loaded with superfoods.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried fruit (e.g., unsweetened cherries, blueberries, or raisins)
• 1 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
• 0.5 cup Coconut oil
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
• 0.25 cup Ground flaxseed
• 0.25 cup Honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare a 9x9-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried fruit, chopped nuts, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil. Add honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until the dry ingredients are evenly coated and sticking together.

Step 5

If using dark chocolate chips, let the mixture cool slightly before folding them in to prevent melting.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it firmly and evenly into the pan using the back of a spatula or the bottom of a glass.

Step 7

Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until the mixture is firm and set.

Step 8

Once set, remove from the pan and cut into 8 equal bars.

Step 9

Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(753.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3915.7

Total Fat 277.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 39.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 634.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 323.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.6g	0%
Total Sugars 177.3g
Protein 80.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 419.9mg	0%
Iron 23.9mg	0%
Potassium 4023.6mg	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: 60.7%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 31.5%