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Nut free, gluten free and high in protein, calcium and fiber, these Vegan Granola Bars are the perfect anytime snack!
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Summer calls for lots of portable snacks as you make your way from adventure to adventure, or when you just can’t be bothered to come inside.
Granola bars are traditionally an easy take along snack that everyone loves. Sure it’s easy to buy a box or two at the grocery store and there are even some decent healthy brands available, but it’s actually really easy to make your own at home, too.
These nut-free Tahini Dark Chocolate Vegan Granola Bars are the perfect anytime snack and would also be a great lunchbox treat.
Tahini – it’s not just for hummus! It the perfect replacement for nut butters if you have a nut allergy or if you can’t send nut products with your kids to school.
It’s made from ground sesame seeds and is high in potassium, iron, calcium, protein, vitamin E and lots of B vitamins. Tahini, with its creamy, earthy, nutty flavor, is just as delicious in sweet dishes as it is in savory ones. And trust me, it’s the perfect pair with dark chocolate just like in my Tahini Chocolate Chip Cupcakes!!
I made two versions of these. The first one had dark chocolate chunks in the mixture. The second one (pictured here) had a dark chocolate drizzle over the top. Personally, I liked the second version better because the tahini flavor was more pronounced, but both ways were excellent and I’ll give directions for both below.
We had two batches of these vegan granola bars in the house and they didn’t last very long. They kids were all over these!
While these bars have some incredibly healthy ingredients (oats, flax, chia, sesame seeds) they do contain a decent amount of sweetener, too. It’s probably healthier than most granola bars at your local grocery store, but I still recommend limiting how many of these you consume at one sitting.
These hearty granola bars are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. If you like a really crispy bar, you can bake them for a bit longer…just watch them so they don’t burn.
They contain plenty of protein and fiber, so you can even send one of these as the main lunchbox component. Round out the lunch with some fruit and veggies and you’re done!
More vegan granola recipes
- Oil-Free Coconut Chia Granola
- Mint Chocolate Chip Granola
- Chocolate Chai Granola
- Coffee Granola
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! If you tried it, please use the star rating system in the recipe card and leave a comment with your feedback. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For even more easy family recipes, be sure to check out my cookbook, The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook!
Tahini Dark Chocolate Vegan Granola Bars
Ingredients
Granola Bars
- 2 cups certified gluten free rolled oats
- 1 cup crisp brown rice cereal (I like Erewhon)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup flaxmeal
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup tahini
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup brown rice syrup
- 1-2 tablespoon(s) non-dairy milk as needed (soy, almond, or oat would all work)
- ¼ cup non-dairy dark chocolate chunks optional
Dark Chocolate Drizzle
- ½ cup nondairy dark chocolate chips/chunks
- 1-3 tablespoon(s) non-dairy milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Line a 8×8 pan with parchment paper (make sure its long enough for the ends to overhang) and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown rice cereal, cinnamon, flax meal, chia, sunflower seeds and salt. Mix well.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the tahini, vanilla and brown rice syrup. If mixture is really thick, add 1 tbsp of non-dairy milk at a time and whisk again until the mixture is pourable.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while continually stirring to mix well. Add the chocolate chips, if using, and mix well.
- Once everything is incorporated well, pour the mixture into the prepared 8×8 pan. Press the mixture down into an even layer with your fingers. It helps to slightly wet your hands before pressing.
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes until golden on the top and starting to firm up. The bars will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes until you can lift the bars out easily by holding onto the ends of the parchment paper. Continue to cool the bars on the parchment paper on a wire rack for another 10 minutes. Cut into bars or squares and continue to cool if they still feel soft.
- Once the bars are completely cool, whisk the dark chocolate chunks in a double boiler until melted. Add 1 tablespoon of non dairy milk at a time until desired consistency is reached. You want it thin enough to drizzle, but thick enough to set up on the bars. Drizzle onto the bars.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
Sydney
How long can these be stored? Not that I expect them to last long!
Jenn S.
Hi, Sydney. We usually have them eaten in just a few days around here, but I would guess they would probably last about a week. I usually store homemade granola for a week and it’s fine. I hope you enjoy!
pragati
Have never used tahini with chocolate..this is seriously innovative!! yum!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Pragati! It is such a great combo! You definitely need to give it a try!
Healing Tomato
I love these granola bars. They are great for a snack or a quick breakfast. That extra chocolate drizzle will definitely make my day better. That Tahini is such a wonderful touch to a granola bar. I would never have thought of putting it in a granola bar.
Jenn S.
We never say no to chocolate around here. And dark chocolate is actually good for you! Thanks!
Audrey @ Unconventional Baker
Tahini? Dark chocolate? GIMME 😀 They sound delicious!
Jenn S.
Right? What could be wrong with that combo? Nothing!
The Vegan 8
I really REALLY want these now Jenn! Look sooooo dang good!
Jenn S.
Do it, Brandi! They are so quick an easy!
Howie Fox
And chewy on the inside!! Woahh, I never made granola bars but it really looks easy to make. Super tasty too!
Jenn S.
Super easy, Howie! You should definitely give them a try!
veganemma
These look great – can’t wait to give them a try 🙂
Jenn S.
Thanks, Emma! Let me know if you do!
madsnaw
These look just perfect! I’d love to munch on them and that also without any guilt, knowing that they’re healthy!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Madiha!
Mel @ avirtualvegan.com
I am a big fan of granola bars and take one to work with me for afternoon snack most days.These look so good and will be joining me at work very soon!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Mel! I just ate ANOTHER one. I think I may have an addiction to these now. 🙂
Pretty Practical Pantry
Absolute perfection! Looks absolutely delicious!
Jenn S.
Aw, thank you, Byron!
veggiesdontbite
Love these! YUM! Any healthy snack for my kiddos is a win with me!
Jenn S.
Oh yeah, gotta keep those kiddos happy, right?!
veggiesdontbite
Yes! Or else all hell breaks loose…LOL
The Clean Eating Couple
YUM!! These look amazing!
Jenn S.
Thanks so much! I hope you give them a try!
Linda @ Veganosity
These look amazing, Jenn! I can see why they didn’t last long in your house. I’d have a hard time not eating all of them.
Jenn S.
Thanks, Linda! My kids love anything with chocolate (and so do I)…pair it with tahini and OMG!
Leah M @ love me, feed me
These look so good! I once was gifted chocolate tahini and it was one of the tastiest things everrrrr. I need these bars in my life! But I’m a little worried they might all ‘go missing’ very quickly lol!
Jenn S.
Oh my, chocolate tahini….how perfectly delicious is that?!
Strength and Sunshine
I’m crying these are so perfect! Chocolate and tahini….everything I want in life! Haha! Fabulous bars! For real, you need to try Soom’s chocolate tahini…sooo good!
Jenn S.
Crying from joy? Now that’s good feedback!! 🙂 I have never heard of Soom’s but I will definitely check into it! Thanks for the tip!