Simple Vegan Gluten-Free Energy Bars {Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free Recipe}
Make a batch of these Natural Vegan Gluten-Free Energy bars for the perfect on-the-go snack! They are loaded with whole foods like satisfying seeds and oats and naturally sweetened to provide you with lasting stable energy.
{Gluten-Free, Vegan, Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free}
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These Simple Natural Nut-Free | Vegan | Gluten-Free Energy Bars are my favorite bars to take along when I know I will need some steady, quick energy! With a variety of food allergies, I like to stick with snack bars that have minimal whole food ingredients without added refined sugars, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors or chemical sweeteners.
They pack well to take in your carry-on for a long plane flight, complement a picnic lunch perfectly and also make a satisfying and delicious treat for your healthy lunchbox!
The mix of satisfying fats and protein from the seeds, carbohydrates from the gluten-free oats and natural sugars in the dates provides the perfect mix of nutrients to prepare the body for a workout or recover after hitting a yoga class or the gym. Your post-workout recovery is boosted by the anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats and spices like ginger and Ceylon cinnamon (affiliate links).
Seeds are packed with plant-based nutrition and provide concentrated natural energy. Hemp, chia and flax seeds are all high in fiber and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. Hemp hearts (affiliate links) are also a complete protein providing all 19 essential amino acids which the body needs to carry out many important functions, ranging from immunity to energy production.
In addition to the anti-inflammatory spices, raw cacao powder (affiliate link) gives these Gluten-Free Energy Bars a chocolatey flavor along with a variety of vitamins and minerals, including zinc and magnesium.
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You can choose to add in some quinoa flakes in place of some of the gluten-free oats to boost protein. If you don’t have tigernut flour, you can substitute ground sunflower seed flour or almond flour or meal, if you don’t need to be nut-free.
These natural energy bars are sweetened with dates and coconut nectar (affiliate links) instead of highly processed, refined sugars. These natural sugars help bind the bars together and give them some sweetness without the spike and crash you get from more refined sugars.
I love to keep some of these natural Vegan Gluten-Free Energy Bars on hand for quick snacking or to grab and go for stable energy on the run! You can store them in the fridge for about a week or keep them in the freezer for a longer time.
Natural Vegan Gluten-Free Energy Bars {Nut-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free}
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
What is your favorite travel snack?
How do you maintain natural enerty?
Let me know in the comments below!
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Comments
Chloe
These photos make my mouth water! You have such lovely pictures of your recipes, and I love the recipe video 🙂
Dr. Jennifer L. Weinberg, MD, MPH, MBE
Thank you for your kind words Chloe! I hope you enjoy these bars and will work to provide even better photos in the future 🙂
Lee
I cannot wait to make a batch of these! I am always looking for healthy snacks to include in my kids’ lunchboxes. Thank you!
Dr. Jennifer L. Weinberg, MD, MPH, MBE
Thank you so much Lee! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Marcia
These look great! I love making my own healthy snacks!
Dr. Jennifer L. Weinberg, MD, MPH, MBE
Thank you Marcia! It is always a fun and healthy option to get into the kitchen.
Nicole | The Professional Mom Project
These look awesome. I’ll have to give them a try. Thanks for the inspiration!
Dr. Jennifer L. Weinberg, MD, MPH, MBE
Thank you so much Nicole! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do 🙂
Casey the College Celiac
These look like the perfect snack or healthy dessert! So many of my favorite ingredients!
Dr. Jennifer L. Weinberg, MD, MPH, MBE
Thank you Casey! I love these naturally delicious ingredients too 🙂