Vegan Sunbutter Granola Bars
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Vegan Sunbutter Granola Bars
Description
The Vegan Sunbutter Granola Bars start by toasting oats to deepen their flavor and add a slight crunch. Sunflower seed butter, warmed with maple syrup, acts as the binding and sweetening agent, bringing a nutty creaminess that holds the bars together once chilled. Vanilla extract adds aroma and depth, while a pinch of salt enhances the overall taste. After mixing the oats into the wet ingredients, the thick mixture is pressed into a pan to firm up in the freezer.
Once set, melted vegan chocolate is drizzled on top, solidifying into a contrasting glossy layer. The combination creates a bar that is chewy with subtle sweetness and nutty undertones. These bars are suitable as portable snacks or quick energy bites, and the recipe's flexibility allows substitutions like different nut butters or the addition of seeds and dried fruits.
The bars store well in the refrigerator for up to a week or can be frozen for longer storage. Adjust sweeteners and add-ins based on your taste or diet. Melting chocolate with non-dairy milk or coconut oil ensures smoothness for drizzling.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup sunflower seed butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup + 1 tbsp
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chunks
- 1 tsp non-dairy milk or coconut oil
Instructions
- Line an 8 inch brownie pan with parchment. Toast the oats on a skillet/saucepan for 5 to 6 mins, over medium heat. Remove from the pan.
- Add the sunbutter and maple syrup and warm over medium low heat and mix. Warm to just about hot and well mixed. Take off heat.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix in. Add the oats and mix in. Add a good pinch of salt if the sunbutter isnt salted.
- Drop the mixture onto the prepared pan and spread it using a spatula.
- Melt the chocolate with 1 tsp non dairy milk in a double boiler or microwave (bursts of 10 seconds) Whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle chocolate all over the bars. Freeze for half an hour, then slice and store.Refrigerate for upto a week, freeze for upto a month.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if gluten sensitivity is a concern.
- Experiment by combining sunflower seed butter with other nut or seed butters for flavor variety.
- Add toasted seeds or dried fruits to the oat mixture for extra texture and taste.
- Chocolate topping can be omitted or replaced with melted coconut butter as a dairy-free option.
- Shape the mixture into balls instead of bars for a different snack form and drizzle with chocolate.
- Store bars in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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