If you’re looking for a healthy sweet treat, you just have to try these vegan granola bars with oats, banana, and chocolate. They’re perfectly sweet, insanely easy to make, and so delicious!
Why This Recipe Works
I love granola bars, but many store-bought granola bars are loaded with sugar. And most of them aren’t vegan either. So I absolutely love to make my own vegan granola bars with oats and bananas.
I’ve made them so many times and they’re always a real winner. They’re usually gone super fast!
You need only six basic ingredients you can find in every grocery store: bananas, almonds, dark chocolate chips, rolled oats, maple syrup, and peanut butter. The bananas are a real star in this recipe. They serve as a natural sweetener and hold everything together.
The recipe couldn’t be much easier. All you have to do is place everything in a large bowl and stir until it’s well combined. Then transfer it to a baking dish and bake it for 15-20 minutes. That’s it!
I like to top them off with some drizzled chocolate on top. So good!
These granola bars are so much healthier than store-bought ones and they’re also a huge hit with kids. They also freeze really well, so you could make a bigger batch and save it for later.
What Goes Into This Recipe:
- Bananas – make sure they are ripe. They should have a few brown spots.
- Almonds – whole almonds with skin.
- Chocolate Chips – dark chocolate chips. Make sure they are vegan. Most brands are vegan, but always check the label.
- Oats – rolled oats.
- Maple Syrup
- Peanut Butter – natural peanut butter without any kind of sugar or sweetener.
How To Make This Recipe
1. Step: Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Mash the banana with a fork.
2. Step: Roughly chop the almonds.
3. Step: Place all ingredients in a large bowl.
4. Step: Stir with a spoon until combined. The mixture will be very sticky.
5. Step: Line a baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Equally spread out with a spoon (it should be about 1 inch high). Press down firmly until flat.
6. Step: Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 °F. Check after 15 minutes. The top should be lightly browned.
7. Step: Let it cool down completely. Cut into 8-16 pieces depending on how big you want your granola bars.
8. Step: Optional: melt some roughly chopped dark chocolate over the stovetop or in the microwave. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the vegan granola bars. Let the chocolate cool down and serve or store them for later.
Recipe Notes
- Make sure to use ripe bananas for this recipe. They should have a few brown spots. The riper, the sweeter.
- You need dark chocolate for this recipe. Many brands are vegan but some contain milk fat and other non-vegan ingredients. So always check the labels.
- You could replace the almonds with hazelnuts or cashews if you want. You could also use almond butter instead of peanut butter. For a nut-free version, try sunflower butter and sunflower seeds.
FAQs:
How Long Do The Granola Bars Last?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, they last up to 5 days.
Can I Freeze Them?
Yes, they freeze really well. Wrap them firmly in baking paper and then another layer of plastic wrap. Alternatively, you can freeze them in freezer-safe containers.
Let them thaw at room temperature.
Are They Gluten-Free?
Yes, if you use certified gluten-free oats, this recipe is gluten-free.
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Vegan Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 very ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 1
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Mash the banana with a fork. Roughly chop the almonds.
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir with a spoon until combined. The mixture will be very sticky.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Equally spread out with a spoon (it should be about 1 inch high). Press it down firmly until flat.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 °F. Check after 15 minutes. The top should be lightly browned.
- Let it cool down completely. Cut into 8-16 pieces depending on how big you want your granola bars.
- Optional: melt some roughly chopped dark chocolate over the stovetop or in the microwave. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the vegan granola bars. Let the chocolate cool down and serve or store them for later.
Notes
- Make sure to use ripe bananas for this recipe. They should have a few brown spots. The riper, the sweeter.
- You need dark chocolate for this recipe. Many brands are vegan but some contain milk fat and other non-vegan ingredients. So always check the labels.
- You could replace the almonds with hazelnuts or cashews if you want. You could also use almond butter instead of peanut butter. For a nut-free version, try sunflower butter and sunflower seeds.
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