VEGAN GRANOLA BARS

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Oats bring a pleasant chewiness and an old-fashioned goodness to these vegan, nutrient-dense bars. Pureed dates lend just enough sweetness to this convenient breakfast or snack. Nuts, ground flax, and dried fruits add antioxidants, vitamins, good fats, and flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (9 ounces) pitted dates
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, finely ground, or 1 cup quinoa flakes
4 1/2 ounces (1 cup) pecans, toasted, 1/2 finely ground and 1/2 coarsely chopped
2 ounces (1/2 cup) unsalted macadamia nuts, toasted, 1/2 finely ground and 1/2 coarsely chopped
2 1/4 ounces (1/3 cup) dried papaya, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 3/4 ounces (1/3 cup) dried cherries, chopped
2 ounces (1/3 cup) dried blueberries
2 tablespoons oat bran
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown-rice syrup or honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place dates in a small saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a simmer. Drain. Puree in a food processor until smooth.
  • Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Mix oats or quinoa flakes, nuts, papaya, cherries, blueberries, bran, flaxseed, wheat germ, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Mix in date puree and brown-rice syrup or honey. Press mixture into pan.
  • Bake until center is firm and edges are golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 8 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 109 g

Md Regise
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These granola bars are the best I've ever had! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Akash Gill
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my granola bars fell apart when I cut them. Maybe I didn't press them into the pan firmly enough.


Manish Jerung Rai
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I had to substitute the almonds and walnuts for sunflower seeds. The granola bars still turned out great!


Zeeshan Haider
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These granola bars are really expensive. I can find similar ones at the store for a fraction of the price.


Serenity Posch
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my granola bars turned out too dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


alberto reyes
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These granola bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would prefer them if they had less sugar.


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I love that these granola bars are made with all-natural ingredients. I can feel good about giving them to my family.


Malik
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These granola bars are perfect for a pre- or post-workout snack. They give me the energy I need to power through my workout.


Md Ziauddin Bablu
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I made these granola bars for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their fruits and nuts.


Mncedisi Dube
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These granola bars are a lifesaver! I always have them on hand for a quick and healthy snack.


Daisy Misango
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I'm not a huge fan of granola bars, but these ones are really good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice crunchy texture.


Isaac Kidane
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These granola bars are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. They're also really chewy, which I love.


Aubrey DeWitt
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These granola bars are so easy to make. I love that I can just mix all the ingredients together and bake them. No fuss, no muss!


Darren Mitchell
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I love that these granola bars are vegan and gluten-free. They're a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


Madison Snodgrass
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These granola bars are delicious! They're the perfect healthy snack to keep me going throughout the day.