Get ready to indulge in a delicious treat with our vegan granola bars with oats, banana, and chocolate. These bars are the perfect combination of natural sweetness, chewy texture, and irresistible chocolatey goodness, making them a must-try for anyone looking for a wholesome and satisfying snack.
Why This Recipe Works
Are you looking for a healthy and delicious snack that’s easy to make? Look no further than our vegan granola bars! Packed with mashed bananas, hearty oats, crunchy almonds, and irresistible chocolate chips, these bars are the perfect combination of nourishing ingredients and indulgent flavors.
Many store-bought granola bars are loaded with sugar and most of them aren’t vegan either. So just make your own vegan granola bars at home and satisfy your cravings in a healthy and delicious way.
Making these granola bars is a breeze. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of mixing and baking, you’ll have a batch ready in no time. 30 minutes is all you need. They are perfect for lunch boxes or enjoy them as a grab-and-go snack or post-workout treat.
So let’s take a look at the ingredients and talk about why this recipe works like a charm. The mashed banana does not only act as a natural binder, but it also adds a touch of sweetness and moisture to the bars. This means you can skip the eggs and still achieve a perfectly chewy and delicious texture.
The oats provide a hearty and satisfying base, while the almonds add a nice crunch and a dose of healthy fats. And let’s not forget about the chocolate chips—they take these granola bars to a whole new level of decadence, making them irresistible to kids and adults alike.
I like to top them off with some drizzled chocolate because who doesn’t love an extra touch of chocolatey goodness?
They also freeze really well, so you could make a bigger batch and have it ready for later.
Plus, you can easily customize the recipe! Feel free to add your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruits and make your own version.
Trust me, these granola bars will keep you fueled and happy throughout the day!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Bananas – make sure they are ripe. They should have a few brown spots.
- Almonds – I used whole almonds with skin. You could replace them with hazelnuts or cashews if you want.
- Chocolate Chips – dark chocolate chips. Make sure they are vegan. Most brands are vegan, but always check the label.
- Oats – rolled oats.
- Maple Syrup – you could replace it with agave if you want.
- Peanut Butter – natural peanut butter without any kind of sugar or sweetener. You could also use almond butter instead.
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.
Tips & Tricks
- 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.
Storing
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, they last up to 5 days.
Freezing
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.
Gluten-Free Version
If you use certified gluten-free oats, this recipe is gluten-free.
Nut-Free Version
For a nut-free version, try sunflower butter and sunflower seeds.
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Vegan Granola Bars
Equipment
- 1 fork
- 1 large bowl
- 1 chopping board
- 1 knife
- 1 spoon
- 1 baking dish
- parchment paper
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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