No Bake Granola Bar

I love anything no bake, so these no bake granola bars are a charm. My Fiance introduced me to this recipe many years ago (I'm not sure where he originally obtained it from) but he made his adjustments to suit. This recipe is popular among family; which they have now dubbed the 'Yervant Bar' Yervant is his first name in Armenian, but you can call him Eddie.

Lebanese Lentil Soup is a staple soup in my family - it features several times in my menu over the cooler months.

It's comforting and nutritious, just like Molokhia - another ultimate comforting Lebanese dish.

This soup is called 'shorbet adas' (or shorbat adas) in Arabic, and it's one of my top two favourite soups - I always want to lick the bowl dry afterwards.

Shorbet Adas which literally translates to 'Soup Lentil' has so many things going for it.

I have been making this Lebanese soup since my 20's, originally it wasn’t a vegan soup, however now that I have switched it over, the difference is negligible.

Before we get into it, I want to mention another Arabic lentil soup recipe called Lebanese lemon lentil soup. It's completely different, it has chunky bits of vegetables and uses brown lentils instead of orange lentils. It’s worth checking out and adding this soup to your list.

Granola Bars are known as muesli bars in Australia, this version vs supermarket bought versions is by far a winner.

Quite often the supermarket versions contain ingredients which shouldn't be there. I feel confident packing these in anyone's lunch box.

Are these no bake granola bars gluten free?

Yes, this recipe contains no gluten. Be sure to check the ingredients during purchase time to ensure there is no gluten.

How long can I store home made granola bars?

This muesli bar recipe can store for about 2 weeks in the fridge.

Vegan Granola bar ingredients

• 2.5 cups Rolled or quick oats
• 1 cup Raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• ½ cup Cranberries
• ⅔ cup Peanut or almond butter all natural
• ½ cup Brown rice syrup Or Agave nectar (increase based on how well things stick together)
• ⅛ teaspoon Sea salt (adjust based on which nut butter you use)

How to make muesli bars

Mix oats, pumpkin seeds, and raisins in a large bowl.  

Whisk together nut butter, sweetener, and sea salt.

Pour into oat mixture, and mix well, till everything is sticky and combined.

If it’s too dry, add a bit more agave.  

Press mixture into a shallow baking dish that you’ve lined with foil, baking paper or cling wrap.

Cover mixture with sheet of baking paper, press well into the baking dish until evenly distributed.

Refrigerate for 4 hours

Cut into bar shapes, wrap, and keep refrigerated till ready to use

Some of my favourite vegan snack recipes

• Crunchy nuts clusters
• Gingerbread cookies gluten free
• Crunchy roasted cumin chickpeas
• Oil free roasted pumpkin seeds
• Granola Bars by The Easy Way
• Easy homemade granola with cranberries and pecan by Casual Foodust

Here's a great list of other vegan snacks to try and another list for other

Here's our other 'no bake' recipe you'll love?

Have a look at our No Bake Chocolate Pretzel Slice - finger licking guaranteed!!