Vegan Oat Bars
These soft and chewy vegan oat bars are a nutritious, plant-based snack perfect for meal prep or a quick breakfast. Naturally gluten-free and packed with healthy fats and fiber from walnuts, chia seeds, and dates, they offer long-lasting satiety. Endlessly customizable, these homemade bars are a wholesome alternative to store-bought options for the whole family.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: rolled oats (1 cup), oat flour (1 cup), baking powder (1 tsp), cinnamon (1 tsp), and salt (0.25 tsp).
- 3
In a separate bowl, mash the bananas (2 ripe) and mix with soy milk (0.5 cup) and maple syrup (1.5 tbsp) until well combined.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until a homogenous batter forms, then fold in walnuts (0.33 cup), dates (5), coconut flakes (0.25 cup), and chia seeds (2 tbsp).
- 5
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the bars are firm and lightly golden.
- 6
Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack for 10 minutes before slicing into 12 bars.
Nutrition Facts
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