VEGAN GRANOLA BARS

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Oats bring a pleasant chewiness and an old-fashioned goodness to these vegan, nutrient-dense bars. Pureed dates lend just enough sweetness to this convenient breakfast or snack. Nuts, ground flax, and dried fruits add antioxidants, vitamins, good fats, and flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (9 ounces) pitted dates
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, finely ground, or 1 cup quinoa flakes
4 1/2 ounces (1 cup) pecans, toasted, 1/2 finely ground and 1/2 coarsely chopped
2 ounces (1/2 cup) unsalted macadamia nuts, toasted, 1/2 finely ground and 1/2 coarsely chopped
2 1/4 ounces (1/3 cup) dried papaya, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 3/4 ounces (1/3 cup) dried cherries, chopped
2 ounces (1/3 cup) dried blueberries
2 tablespoons oat bran
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown-rice syrup or honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place dates in a small saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a simmer. Drain. Puree in a food processor until smooth.
  • Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Mix oats or quinoa flakes, nuts, papaya, cherries, blueberries, bran, flaxseed, wheat germ, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Mix in date puree and brown-rice syrup or honey. Press mixture into pan.
  • Bake until center is firm and edges are golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 8 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 109 g

Haroon Shah
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I love the fact that these granola bars are vegan and gluten-free. They're the perfect healthy snack for people with dietary restrictions.


Siadah Derrick
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These granola bars are a great healthy snack. They're filling and satisfying.


LUIS MANUEL ENCARNACION GUERRERO
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These granola bars are delicious and they're so easy to make.


shaleana maxwell
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These granola bars are amazing! I love the chewy texture and the flavor is perfect.


Hamid Arab
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I love these granola bars! They're so easy to make and they're the perfect healthy snack.


M jamshaid laskani
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These granola bars are the perfect snack. They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Jeffrey Craven SR
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I'm not a vegan, but I love these granola bars. They're so healthy and filling.


Terry Mpofu
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These granola bars are delicious! I love the combination of oats, nuts, and seeds.


Abdo Wafi
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I love these granola bars. They're so easy to make and they taste great. I've been making them for years.


Emmanuel Daniels
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These granola bars are really good! They're chewy and flavorful. I especially like the addition of dried fruit.


Moritz Thomassen
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These granola bars are the perfect healthy snack. They're filling and satisfying, and they taste great.


Usmam Khan
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These granola bars are delicious! The combination of oats, nuts, and seeds is perfect. I also love the fact that they're vegan and gluten-free.


Somiirfan Somiirfan
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I love these granola bars! They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


SUmeya Ali Adem
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These granola bars are amazing! They're so healthy and filling, and they taste like a treat. I've been eating them for breakfast and snacks all week.


Nice Joke
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I've tried many vegan granola bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bars are perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. They're also packed with flavor.


jo ve samj lo
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These granola bars were a hit! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I especially loved the chewy texture and the hint of sweetness from the honey.