No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (Vegan)
No-bake peanut butter chocolate chip granola bars are a homemade, easy, and vegan treat that’s oil-free, gluten-free, and irresistibly chewy. This quick recipe makes the perfect wholesome snack or dessert, packed with delicious peanut butter flavor and sweet chocolatey goodness in every bite.
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup peanut butter unsweetened
- ⅓ cup vegan mini chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup pure maple syrup or agave syrup
- ⅓ cup almonds raw, chopped
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas) raw
- ⅓ cup dried apricots finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in oats, chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, chocolate chips, and salt. Mix until sticky.
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture and press firmly into an even, smooth layer. Top with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Chill for at least 1 hour until firm. Slice into 12 bars (or adjust size as you like).
Notes
- Press firmly: Ensures bars hold together well and slice cleanly.
- Chop small: Small pieces of nuts and dried fruit make the bars easier to cut and eat.
- Use parchment paper: Lining the pan makes it easy to lift the bars out.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, at room temperature, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Place parchment between bars or wrap individually to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 224mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
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