Vegan Granola Bars - Easy Gluten Free + No Bake Recipe

This simple gluten-free recipe for Chewy Vegan Granola Bars is perfect for snacking or as an on-the-go breakfast. Satisfying and easy to make!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Resting time 15

Total Time 25

Servings squares

Calories 130kcal

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and stir. Set the bowl aside.
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, stir together the brown rice syrup, almond butter, and vanilla. Keep stirring constantly to ensure it doesn't burn.
Once the mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes, pour it over dry ingredients and stir well.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and press it down evenly.
Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, then cut into squares.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge.

Can I use honey or maple syrup instead of brown rice syrup? Honey isn't considered a vegan food so that is out as a sweetener. :) Maple syrup doesn't hold as well as brown rice syrup so I don't 100% recommend it for this recipe. Brown rice syrup is an absolutely fabulous binder.
Check the label for certified gluten-free oats if allergies are a concern.
Other mixins include dark chocolate chips, hemp seeds, dried fruit such as dates, goji berries, or cranberries, rice cereal, and chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds.
Use any nut butter you like to switch up the flavor. Peanut butter, cashew butter, and even seed butter like tahini or sunbutter all work fantastic.
Store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.