These vegan no-bake gluten-free granola bars are loaded with healthy ingredients like dates, pumpkin and flax seeds and walnuts. Melt hazelnut butter and maple syrup together and add it to dates and nuts that have been pulsed in a food processor. Add the rest of the ingredients like gluten-free oats, flax seeds and chocolate chips and press mixture into a square pan and freeze.

I love a gluten-free granola bar in the morning before I do my workout. Easy to make raw granola bars are terrific to have on hand when I just want something light to eat before my walk. Gluten-free and vegan granola bars are simple to make and delicious. A nutrient portable snack or breakfast treat. If you are looking for a gluten-free and raw granola bar recipe that is actually healthy, easy and tasty, look no more. They are the perfect solution to satisfy your sweet tooth while still being packed with flavour and nutrients.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THE GRANOLA BARS:

• 1 cup pitted soft dates
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/2 cup hazelnut butter
• 1/4 cup sliced raw almonds
• 1/2 cup raw chopped peanuts
• 1/4 cup raw walnut pieces
• 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 2 Tbsp flax seeds
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup gluten-free mini chocolate chips

Making raw gluten-free granola bars is easy. They are super healthy, full of plant protein, good fat and no refined sugar. You can also pronounce the name of every ingredient in these granola bars and feel good about feeding them to your family.

For other granola recipes to try:

Quinoa granola bars

Gluten-free apricot granola bars

Gluten-free Nutella granola

Vegan granola

This vegan hazelnut butter no-bake granola bar recipe is so addicting, simple to make and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. The ingredients for these gluten-free raw granola bars are all pantry staples. Because you do not bake them, they come together really fast. I like to keep a batch of these gluten-free granola bars in the freezer so that when I need a quick breakfast they are easy to grab. They also make a tasty afternoon snack.

Store bought granola bars can be expensive and have ingredients that you cannot always pronounce. You can easily customize the ingredients in the bar recipe. If you prefer not to use peanuts due to allergies then substitute hemp hearts in the recipe. Switch up the chocolate chips and use dried cranberries instead.

HOW TO MAKE THE GRANOLA BARS:

1. Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl add the pitted dates and warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Drain dates and add them to a food processor.
4. Add almonds, peanuts and walnuts to the dates and pulse a few times.
5. In a saucepan add the hazelnut butter and maple syrup and melt on low/medium heat.
6. Stir and cook until mixture is melted and slightly bubbly.
7. Remove from heat.
8. In a medium bowl add the date mixture, oats, flax and pumpkin seeds and melted hazelnut butter.
9. Stir well until combined.
10. Add the chocolate chips and mix again.
11. Spread mixture into lined pan and press down firmly.
12. Place in freezer for an hour to set.
13. Once set remove and cut into bars. I like to wrap each bar with a piece of parchment paper and keep all bars in the freezer.

Ingredients I used to make the granola bars:

Dates

I used Medjool dates in the recipe. Dates are a concentrated source of healthy nutrients. They offer a significant amount to fibre, vitamins and minerals.

Rolled Oats

I use certified gluten-free oats in the recipe for they add a chewiness to the bar. Oats are a whole grain that is a good source of vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants.

Hazelnut Butter

I used hazelnut butter in this recipe but you could easily swap it for almond or cashew butter. Use sunflower seed butter is you are wanting a peanut-free alternative.

Walnuts, Almonds and Peanuts

Walnuts, almonds and peanuts are a good source of fibre, healthy fats and plant protein.

Pumpkin Seeds and Flax Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are a great source of plant protein and are high in magnesium and other minerals. Flax seeds are known as a super food and are loaded with nutrients like protein, fibre, omega 3 fatty acids and are a rich source of antioxidant properties.

Here are some breakfast recipes to try:

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Gluten-Free PB and Jam Waffles

Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancakes

Pineapple Coconut Smoothie Bowl

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Gluten-Free Raw Granola Bars

These vegan no-bake gluten-free raw granola bars are loaded with healthy ingredients like dates, pumpkin and flax seeds and almonds and walnuts.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Equipment

• saucepan
• bowls
• measuring cups
• square baking pan
• parchment paper
• whisk

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/2 cup hazelnut butter
• 1/4 cup sliced raw almonds
• 1/2 cup raw chopped peanuts
• 1/4 cup raw walnut pieces
• 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 2 Tbsp flax seeds
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup gluten-free mini chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl add the pitted dates and warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Drain the dates and place them in a food processor.
• Add the almonds, peanuts and walnuts to food processor and pulse 4-5 times.
• In a saucepan add the hazelnut butter and maple syrup and heat on low/medium.
• Stir and cook mixture until it is melted and slightly bubbly. Remove from heat.
• In a medium bowl add the date mixture, oats, flax and pumpkin seeds and melted hazelnut butter.
• Stir well until combined.
• Add the chocolate chips and mix again.
• Spread mixture into the lined pan. Press firmly down and place in freezer for an hour.
• Once set remove pan and cut them into bars. I like to wrap each bar with a piece of parchment paper and then place all bars in a bag and back into the freezer.

Keyword breakfast, dairy-free, glutenfree, granola bars, raw, vegan

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