Natural Vegan Gluten-Free Energy Bars {Nut-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free}

Jennifer Weinberg

Make a batch of these easy vegan, nut-free, gluten-free natural energy bars for the perfect on-the-go snack! They are loaded with satisfying seeds and oats and naturally sweetened to provide you with lasting stable energy.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Ingredients

Flax egg: 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed + 6 Tablespoons water mixed together and allowed to sit for 5 minutes
1/3 cups Medjool dates pitted & soaked in warm water to soften if necessary
2 cups gluten-free organic rolled oats OR 1.5 cups gluten-free oats + 1/2 cup quinoa flakes
1/2 cup hemp hearts
2 Tablespoons chia seeds
2 Tablespoons tigernut or almond flour if not nut-free
3 Tablespoons raw cacao powder
1 teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 cup unsweetened organic applesauce
1/3 cup organic coconut nectar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup coconut oil melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper extending up the sides.
Add the soaked dates to a food processor and process into a smooth paste.
Add date paste as well as the oats, hemp hearts, chia seeds, tigernut or almond flour, cacao powder, spices, salt, vanilla, coconut nectar and coconut oil to a large bowl and stir well to combine.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Press down firmly to compress the batter and smooth out the top with a wooden spoon or spatula.
Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until the top is golden.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from pan.
Slice into squares or bars.
Enjoy while warm or store in an airtight glass or metal container in the fridge or separate bars with parchment paper in an airtight container and store in the freezer.

Notes

Store these energy bars in the fridge for a few days or keep them in the freezer for up to a month or two.