5 from 33 votes
Vegan Sunbutter Granola Bars
Vegan Sunbutter Granola Bars blend toasted oats with sunflower seed butter and maple syrup to create a chewy, naturally sweet base. A drizzle of melted vegan chocolate adds richness and contrast. Vanilla extract and a pinch of salt balance the flavors. These bars are shaped in a pan and frozen to set, making a handy, homemade snack free of animal products and suitable for various diets. Variations can include different nut butters or added seeds and dried fruits to customize texture and flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill time
30 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
146 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% 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.