No-Bake Spiced Pecan Granola Bars
No-bake spiced pecan granola bars, made with 8 simple ingredients in less than 15 minutes. This nutritious snack is vegan and gluten-free.
Servings 9
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water, more or less as needed
- Vegan chocolate chips, dark or semi-sweet (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Add the dates, pecans, oats, coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to a food processor. Process until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add the maple syrup (if using) and process until combined. Add water if needed, 1/2 tablespoon at a time and process until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
- Press the granola bar mixture at the bottom of a glass dish. Cut into 9 bars, or more for smaller portions. Drizzle with chocolate if desired.
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Notes
Store the granola bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for longer. They can be eaten straight from the freezer!
Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
You can use quick oats if that's what you have on hand.
You might not need to add water if you use maple syrup and if your dates are very soft and sticky. If your dates are dry and you skip the maple syrup, you will likely need 1-2 tablespoons of water.
Feel free to adjust the spices to taste. These are also delicious with a small amount of pumpkin spice mix.