Easy No Bake Vegan Oat Bars Recipe

Last updated on February 11th, 2024 at 02:02 pm

At the moment, I can’t live without these Easy No Bake Vegan Oat Bars! I make them every Sunday morning, quick and easy. They last me throughout the week when I need a snack or a couple with a coffee to get me through the day.

Normally, I don’t put vegan chocolate on top but I couldn’t resist to make it extra special this week. I deserve it after all the homeschooling I have done for the past 15 weeks or 1500, I lost count.

We packed ours up when we go for hikes and long walks with the kids. They also make great beach day snacks when we are running around the soft sand all day.

I would say try to keep them in a cool place though. If it’s a hot day, even without the vegan chocolate the coconut oil that you add is what holds it all together. As soon as that starts to soft and melt, you have a gooey yet still delicious mess on your hands.

What you will need for this Vegan Oat Bars Recipe:

2 cups organic rolled oats

1 cup almond butter

1 cup chia seeds

4 Tablespoons cacao nibs

1 1/3 cup Desiccated/Grated Coconut

1/4 tsp pink himalayan salt

4 Tablespoons real maple syrup (or 2 Tbsp maple syrup and 2 Tbsp real honey, if you eat it)

4 Tablespoons organic coconut oil, melted

How to Make No Bake Vegan Oat Bars Recipe:

Easy! Mix all ingredients into a large bowl and place in the fridge for 20-30 minutes for the coconut oil to cool.

I used an ice cream mould from the kids lollipop kit to smash into perfectly shaped bars. You can form them into rectangle bars on parchment paper, using your hands too. Or use an ice cream scoop and make them into ball shapes. It’s your choice!

Melt your choice of vegan chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds so it doesn’t burn until fully melted.

Pour a small amount on top of each bar and spread with a spatula. Pop in the fridge to harden on a tray.

Keep in fridge, in a sealed container for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze my Easy No Bake Vegan Oat Bars?

Absolutely! Place them in a freezer lock baggy or container. Do not thaw and refreeze.

Alternatives choices to add or omit from your oat bars:

Why not add a teaspoon of Spirulina and Macha Powder. With all it’s health benefits it’s sure to give you the energy and nutrient you need in your snacks.

Do you like sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds? They make a great addition just be sure to only add no more than 1/4 cup so it doesn’t become crumbly from too many dry ingredients.

Adding half the amount of maple syrup and half Manuka honey, if you eat honey is a sweet options too. Some vegans don’t eat honey. Maple syrup will have to be organic and pure to be vegan friendly as well.

We have had loads of guests stay at our house (pre-lockdown) and rave about these for a light breakfast bite. They pair perfectly with coffee and tea. And you get the added bonus of giving your guests something packed full of nutrients too. It’s a win for everyone.