Healthy Vegan Oat Bar Recipe (Gluten-Free)
These easy Vegan Oat Bars are made with just a handful of simple and wholesome ingredients, naturally gluten-free - no oil, no refined sugar, just 100% satisfying deliciousness.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (90g)
- 1 cup oat flour (120g)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, chopped or mashed
- ½ cup soy milk (can swap for other plant-based milk)
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
Optional add-ons
- ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped (40g)
- 5 dates, chopped
- ¼ cup coconut flakes (20g)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Prepare your non-stick baking dish or line it with a piece of parchment paper so the bars are easier to lift out.
- If you quickly want to make your own oat flour, put 1.3 cups (or 120g) rolled oats in your blender or food processor and blend or pulse them.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients. Your oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir for a few seconds with a spoon. In a different bowl, mash or chop your ripe banana and mix in the soy milk and maple syrup with a fork, mixing thoroughly.
- Now, pour the wet ingredients on top of the dry ones and combine well. You can add any nuts, seeds, or dried fruit here if you like.
- Put your mixture on to the parchment or baking dish, spreading it evenly. The bars should be 1-1.5 inches (3-4 cm) high. Finally, sprinkle the toppings of your choice on the oat mixture and bake for around 18-20 mins, until firm and lightly golden. The baking time depends on how thinly you spread your batter and how soft or crunchy you want them to be.
- Place dish on a cooling rack for 10 minutes, then slice into bars. You can store them in an airtight container for a couple days, or wrap them individually into parchment paper and freeze them in a container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal