Sweet and Tart Vegan Granola Bar

Vegan granola bars are an easy, on-the-go snack loaded with dark chocolate, sunflower seeds, and dried cherries.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup agave nectar
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds
• 0.25 cup shredded coconut
• 0.33333334326744 cup applesauce
• 0.5 cup chopped dried cherries
• 2.5 cups rolled oats
• 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.75 cup vegan dark chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11 1/2-inch pan.

Step 2

Mix oats, chocolate chips, flour, agave nectar, cherries, applesauce, almonds, coconut, sunflower seeds, brown sugar, baking soda, and vanilla extract together in a large mixing bowl. Lightly press mixture into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting into bars. Let bars cool completely before removing from pan.