Chocolate Pistachio Healthy Vegan Snack Bars (Gluten Free)

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4.9 from 14 reviews

Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
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

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Dry Ingredients

3/4 cup pistachios, shelled & chopped
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
1/4 cup vegan mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 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
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract

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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.