Nutty Granola Bars with Almonds, Nuts & Oats
Chewy granola bars made with oats, almonds, and mixed nuts for an easy snack, lunchbox treat, or make-ahead bite. Doubles as great hiking snack!
These nutty granola bars are rich, chewy, and naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup. They’re loaded with roasted nuts, oats, and a touch of sea salt—perfect for meal prep, hiking fuel or afternoon snack breaks. They come together in under an hour—ideal for breakfast on the go or a quick afternoon energy boost.
Nutty Granola Bars with Almonds, Nuts & Oats | Plantsy Vegan Recipe
Servings: 8-12 bars | Prep Time: ~10 minutes | Cook Time: ~25 minutes | Cooling Time: ~1 hour
Ingredients
1 cup (100 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup (70 grams) roasted almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup (70 grams) roasted peanuts or cashews, chopped
1/2 cup (90 grams) soft pitted Medjool dates
1/4 cup (60 ml.) maple syrup
1/4 cup (65 grams) natural peanut or almond butter
1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml.) vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. (1.25 ml.) sea salt
Optional Add-Ins
1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped dark chocolate or chips
1/4 tsp. cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg
Directions
Line a loaf pan or small square dish with parchment paper.
In a food processor, pulse the dates until they form a sticky paste. If needed, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of warm water to help blend.
In a small saucepan, gently warm the peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth. Stir in vanilla and salt.
In a mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, and any optional add-ins. Stir in the warm syrup and date paste. Mix well.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan, flattening firmly with a spatula.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing into bars.
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze individually wrapped bars for longer storage.
Make It Yours
Swap in sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or dried fruit. For a crunchier texture, toast the oats beforehand.
Nut-Free Version
Use sunflower seed butter and a mix of seeds in place of the nuts.
Pairs Well With
Fresh fruit, or a hot cup of tea or coffee.
One plantsy community for fresh vegan recipes and meal planning essentials.