Vegan Granola Bars - No Bake (Oatmeal & Almond Butter)

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides healthy fats while sunflower seed butter is often more affordable.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, while corn syrup is less expensive.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips offer health benefits, while cocoa nibs are a more affordable option.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Fresh fruit can add moisture and flavor, while coconut flakes are a cost-effective alternative.

In a large mixing bowl, combine oats and almond butter.

Add maple syrup and mix until combined.

Chop dates and add them to the mixture.

Stir everything together until well mixed.

Transfer the mixture into a baking dish lined with parchment paper.

Press the mixture down firmly into the dish.

Place the dish in the fridge for 1 hour to set.

Remove from the fridge and cut into bars.

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