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Easy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars

Start your day smiling with an easy vegan oatmeal raisin breakfast bars recipe that's chewy, healthy, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and always sure to satisfy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 12
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Denise Perrault

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 ½ cups apple sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
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Instructions

  • Combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the apple cause, tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla to a small bowl. Use a whisk or spoon to combine the ingredients until they are smooth.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 F. (200 C.). Meanwhile, add the wet ingredients to the oats. Mix them together, and then add the raisins and chopped walnuts.
  • Turn the oatmeal bar mixture into an 8x8 inch glass baking dish or non-stick pan. Lightly press the mixture into the pan and spread it in an even layer. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and firm in the center.
  • Remove the breakfast bars from the oven and allow them to cool (preferably on a wire rack) for a few minutes. Slice the bars and enjoy!

Notes

  • The number of bars depends on how big you make them. The nutritional information reflects 12 servings.
  • Substitute peanut butter or another nut or seed butter for the tahini.
  • Rolled oats work best for this recipe. Quick oats are highly processed and won’t retain enough texture for the bars to set up.
  • If you use a larger baking pan, the bars will be thinner. Adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • After cutting the bars, cover them and store them in the original baking dish at room temperature for  3-4 days.
  • Freeze them separated with parchment paper in an airtight container for 3 months.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg