Chocolate Pistachio Healthy Vegan Snack Bars (GF): soft & chewy gluten free vegan snack bars packed with chocolate & pistachios! The perfect nutty snack—easy to make, simple ingredients for the BEST vegan snack bars! Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free.
When I was a little kid, I thought pistachios were the weirdest thing. Like, why are they so green? What’s up with the whole having to peel off the shell business? Why are they not peanuts or… even those weird things I just ate for the first time ever: almonds?!
And, again, why are they so green??
My, how things change as we age. Hehe. I still think they’re crazy green, but I can appreciate the beauty of its vibrant green hue. Like, nothing artificial and you’re poppin’ that much?! NICE. And…who’s your stylist? 😉
How do you feel about pistachios? Fan or no? (Also, have you tried them in already-shelled form? Game changer!!)
Either way, I hope you enjoy the seasonal treat I have in store for you today… Hint #1: pistachios are involved. Hint #2: gluten free vegan snack bars are also involved. Delicious Hint 3: there’s chocolate. *Mic drop.*
*awkwardly picks up mic again*
Chocolate Pistachio Healthy Vegan Snack Bars (Gluten Free)
Why, hello there! Again. 😉 Are you ready for the most delicious, nutty, filling and energy-boosting holiday treat of the season? Featuring our naturally vibrant friend: pistachios?? 🙂
The Taste: If you’ve tried any of my gluten free vegan snack bars, you know what they all have: satisfyingly chewy centers, lightly crispy edges… and they are all packed with so many nutrient-rich ingredients, like: nuts, seeds and nut butter. Rich, dark chocolate chips play with nutty, crunchy pistachio flavors among a chewy backdrop of oats and nuts.
Healthy Benefits: These chocolate pistachio healthy vegan snack bars include a whopping ¼ cup of heart-healthy golden ground flaxseed, tons of whole grain gluten free rolled oats, and healthy fats in natural almond butter and coconut oil.
All of these simple, whole & healthy ingredients make for mouthwatering healthy vegan snack bars that will keep you fueled and satisfy your sweet tooth!
How to Store Chocolate Pistachio Gluten Free Vegan Snack Bars
Storing these healthy vegan snack bars is easy! Use an airtight container to keep your snack bars fresh. Store them at room temperature, out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
If freezing: store in a freezer-friendly container for 1-2 months. Allow vegan snack bars to thaw at room temp for 10-20 mins before enjoying!
Quick & Easy Snacks like The Best Healthy Vegan Snack Bars
If you’re looking for one healthy snack, you’re looking for them ALL. Ya know what I mean? Variety is the spice of life/key to sticking with your healthy routine. Here are my favorite quick & easy healthy snacks:
- Vegan Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
- Sea Salt Chocolate Paleo Granola Bars Recipe
- 4 Ingredient Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Oat Bars
- 3 Ingredient Homemade KIND Coconut Almond Bars
Tools for the Best Vegan Snacks Bars!
Click below to explore the exact tools & ingredients I used to make these healthy gluten free vegan snack bars!
- 8-inch Square Baking Pan: I can’t even begin to count how many times I’ve used these pans. They are affordable, dependable and give great results. My go-to pan for making snack bars.
- My Favorite Knife: I love using this for super clean cuts on everything from vegan snack bars to glazed vegan gluten free pumpkin bread. It’s super sharp, gives wonderfully clean cuts, and so resilient–it just keeps on a-slicin’ no matter what you throw at it! Like a Fruit Ninja.
- Silicone Bamboo Spatulas: Strong and sturdy spatulas with bamboo handles. Getting these spatulas seriously changed my life–they are so strong, and yet so precise. Perfect for spreading and evening out batter (or vegan snack bar dough) in your pan.
- Vegan Gluten Free Pantry Staples: Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Vegan Mini Chocolate Chips or Refined Sugar-Free Chocolate Chunks | Coconut Oil | Pistachios | Coconut Sugar | Maple Syrup | Unsalted Creamy Almond Butter | Pecans
Are you already a pistachio fan? Or stanning so hard right now because, um, hello, chocolate pistachio gluten free vegan snack bars!! 😉 I totally cannot wait to hear what you and your loved ones think of my recipe! Thanks for stopping by and sharing in these sweet moments with me. ‘Til the next sweet baking adventure…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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1st Annual Beaming Baker Vegan Cookie Countdown
Welcome to the 1st Annual Beaming Baker Vegan Cookie Countdown! We’re starting a new tradition around these parts, and they involve all of the vegan gluten free Christmas cookies. This year, I’ll be sharing 9 new vegan cookie recipes to help celebrate the holiday season with you: from vegan Christmas cookies to vegan holiday cookies to vegan cookies recipes you can enjoy all year long! . We’re gonna count down from vegan cookie #9 to #1, right before Christmas! Are you excited? 🙂 Today’s recipe is delicious like a cookie, but totally healthy enough to pass for a vegan snack bar! So I thought we’d switch it up and do snack bars instead!
Vegan Cookie #5: Chocolate Pistachio Healthy Vegan Snack Bars (Gluten Free)
In case ya missed it, here are the other vegan Christmas cookies that I’ve shared so far:
- 9. 3 Ingredient Low Carb Peppermint Chocolate Fudge (Keto, Vegan)
- 8. Sea Salt Thin Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 7. Simple & Easy Vegan Oatmeal Cookies (GF)
- 6. 4 Ingredient Paleo Vegan Cashew Butter Cookies Recipe (Flourless)
- 5. Today’s Recipe! Chocolate Pistachio Healthy Vegan Snack Bars (Gluten Free)
- 4. Amazing Chewy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- 3. Salted Tahini Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Coconut Flour, Gluten Free, Vegan)
- 2. 3 Ingredient Easy Paleo Candied Almonds Recipe (Vegan, Healthy)
- 1. BEST Paleo Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)
More Healthy Vegan Snack Bars (Gluten Free)
- Best Keto Snack Bars Recipe – Easy Prep!
- Cranberry Chia Gluten Free Vegan Snack Bars
- Dark Chocolate Paleo Snack Bars Recipe
- 4 Ingredient Easy Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
- Easy Paleo Snack Bars Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Chocolate Pistachio Healthy Vegan Snack Bars (Gluten Free)
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
Description
Chocolate Pistachio Healthy Vegan Snack Bars (GF): soft & chewy gluten free vegan snack bars packed with chocolate & pistachios! The perfect nutty snack—easy to make, simple ingredients for the BEST vegan snack bars! Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup pistachios, shelled & chopped
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
- ¼ cup vegan mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted, natural creamy almond butter
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside for later.
- Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl: pistachios, pecans, oats, chocolate chips, flaxseed, and salt, if using. Stir until well mixed.
- Add all wet ingredients to a medium bowl: coconut sugar, coconut oil, almond butter, maple syrup, almond extract. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, stir and fold until very well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using the spatula, press mixture firmly down into an even, very tightly packed layer.
- Bake for 22-27 minutes. Mine took 25 minutes.
- Place baking pan onto a cooling rack to cool for about 30 minutes, or until completely firm. After, lift bars and parchment paper onto the cooling rack to finish cooling for 1-2 hours. Slice and enjoy! Storing instructions below.
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Notes
- Where to Buy Ingredients: Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Vegan Mini Chocolate Chips or Refined Sugar-Free Chocolate Chunks | Coconut Oil | Pistachios | Coconut Sugar | Maple Syrup | Unsalted Creamy Almond Butter | Pecans
- Storage notes: Store in an airtight container for 1-2 months at room temperature.
- Freezing Instructions: Store in a freezer-friendly container for 1-2 months. Allow to thaw at room temp for 10-20 mins before enjoying!
- Recommended Tools: 8-inch Baking Pan | Unbleached Parchment Paper | My Favorite Knife | 4oz Prep Bowls | Amazing Kitchen Timer
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Healthy Desserts, Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: best vegan snack bars, healthy vegan snack bars, gluten free vegan snack bars
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Micki says
I don’t have almond butter, would peanut butter work?
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Yep, that will work fine! 🙂
Cailin says
Question: You mention it takes 22-27 minutes and yours took 25 – what’s the best way to know when they’re perfectly done? What should they look like or what kind of test should I do? So looking forward to making these! : )
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
The bars should be a bit golden at the edges, and the top should have dried up a bit (the wet ingredients have dehydrated/baked “away”). Other than that, try out about 25 minutes, and adjust for the next batch if you find them too dried or too soft, as all ovens vary. 😉 Can’t wait to hear what you think!
Lindsey says
Could you substitute hemp hearts for the flaxseed? Just because I have that on hand already.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Hi Lindsey, that might work. Although I haven’t tried it, so I can’t be sure. Let me know how it turns out for you. Good luck!
Meredy says
Thank you for posting this recipe! I can do all of the ingredients with the exception of oats. Is it possible to sub something else? Sorry to be one of those people who want to change things…but perhaps I can sub a certain flour? I know they won’t be as chewy and that’s okay! Thanks so much!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Hi Meredy! Not a problem at all–here is my oat-free recipe for snack bars: Paleo Snack Bars. They’re just as chewy and delicious. 🙂 Can’t wait to hear what you think!
robin says
These came out great! Two questions: 1) I followed your instructions on cooling for 1-2 hours before slicing but they cumbled when slicing. The ingredients are on the expensive side (pistachios, especially) so I would like to make them again since I have all the ingredients. I followed exactly. 2) Please provide the sugar content.
I really like your recipes and how you explain every detail but please provide calorie content.
Thank you.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Hi Robin! 1) Try chopping your nuts up more finely. Larger chunks could cause crumbling. 2) Thank you! In terms of calorie content, I try to calculate & provide as many as possible for the most popular recipes. I’ll backtrack & add in as many as I can, but it’s not possible to do them all because of time constraints. Hope you can understand. Happy baking!
Beth says
The mixture of sweet and salty is perfect! My kids loved it!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
It’s such a tasty combo! . So happy the kids enjoyed it!
Sara Welch says
What a great recipe for the holidays! Definitely adding this to my baking line up this season!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Woohoo! Happy holiday baking Sara!
Catalina says
All these flavors in one snack! Love the idea that is healthy!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
You know it Catalina!
Tiffany La Forge-Grau says
I would love to try these. Ever since my grandfather had me try pistachio pudding, I have wanted to try any dessert with pistachios in it!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Ooh pistachio pudding sounds delish. I hope you enjoy the bars Tiffany!
annie says
All of my favorite things in one bar! I cannot wait to make these!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Yay! They’ve got all my faves too! .
Lora says
Vegan and GF and totally lovely! Love this idea for a snack and also for the Christmas cookie tray!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Exactly! It’s the perfect dessert this time of year! .
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
These bars would disappear in our house!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Oh I’ll bet they would!
Liz says
Hi there
This looks amazing
I was wondering if I could avoid using the oil in any way?
Can I not add or add something in its place?
Also if not, can I use canola or olive oil?
Thanks in advance
Can’t wait to try this out
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Hi Liz! I wouldn’t recommend removing the oil completely, but I have had readers use olive oil in some of my recipes before with good results. I haven’t tried it myself, so if you do let me know how it goes!
Erika says
These are amazing! I love all these flavors together.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Thanks Erika! Happy baking!
Linda says
I love the fact that these are gluten and dairy free! They were super easy to make and both my daughter and I could eat them. Bonus points for that! Of course, how can you go wrong with almond butter, pistachios and dark chocolate!!! And perfect for that energy boost for all that Christmas shopping.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Linda, I’m so pleased to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed my recipe! Pistachios & dark chocolate are a winning combo, for sure! Enjoy. 🙂
Helen @ family-friends-food.com says
These look yummy! Just the sort of thing I want to have around mid-morning.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Oh exactly! They’re wonderful when those snack cravings hit!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
I love all of the incredible flavors and textures in these bars. And I love the addition of flaxseed.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Thanks Jocelyn! I think you’ll really enjoy these!
Michelle says
I love chocolate and pistachios! I love this for a sweet and healthy treat!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
I know, aren’t they just the best combo ever? .