I’ve just created the most delicious vegan almond oat energy bars and I’m so excited to share them with you!
I wanted to make something I could batch prepare for my active lifestyle – you know, lots of climbing and hiking haha – and share with my friends too. Between all of us, when we’re busy, focused and adventuring, we keep forgetting to eat! So I was on a mission to create something super wholesome with sustained energy release that also tastes absolutely delicious. Something to refuel with until there’s time to sit down for a proper meal.
These oat energy bars are naturally vegan and made with simple whole foods. They’re packed with plant-based ingredients that work together beautifully to give you steady energy and real nourishment. Each ingredient has a purpose. Together they create balance, flavor and lasting fuel for whatever your day brings.
What Makes These Vegan Almond Oat Energy Bars So Nourishing?
Oats – Your Foundation for Steady Energy
Oats are the heart of this recipe and they’re brilliant at providing slow-release energy that keeps you going.
They contain a special soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which has been shown in clinical research to support healthy cholesterol levels when eaten regularly. In fact, studies have found that consuming 3 grams of oat beta-glucan daily can reduce LDL cholesterol by around 6% – that’s the kind of cholesterol we want to keep in check for heart health.
Oats also support digestion and help you feel satisfied for longer. They provide B vitamins and minerals like magnesium and iron, which help your body convert food into usable energy.
In their whole food form, oats give this bar a steady release of carbohydrate, so you feel fueled and energized – not peaky or shaky. That’s what makes these vegan almond oat energy bars perfect for sustained energy.
Tahini – Creamy Goodness with Staying Power
Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds and brings healthy plant fats and valuable minerals to the party.
The natural fats in tahini slow digestion slightly, which helps your energy remain steady throughout the day. It’s packed with calcium, magnesium and iron — all minerals that support bones, muscles and normal energy production in your body.
Research has shown that sesame seeds can help support healthy cholesterol levels, and tahini provides natural antioxidants called lignans that help protect the body from everyday stress.
Tahini makes this bar satisfying and sustaining, rather than simply sweet. It’s that creamy element that brings everything together.
Almonds – Texture, Flavor and Nourishment
Almonds add wonderful texture, gorgeous nutty flavor and extra nourishment to these bars.
They provide vitamin E, a natural antioxidant that supports skin health and overall cell protection. Almonds are also a lovely source of plant protein, fiber and healthy fats – the kind of nutrients that help make these bars both filling and balanced.
Regular nut consumption has been linked with heart health and appetite balance in research studies. Almonds help make this bar feel like a proper snack, not just a sweet treat.
Coconut Sugar – Gentle Natural Sweetness
Coconut sugar gives these bars a gentle sweetness with subtle caramel notes.
From personal experience, refined white sugar can feel like a quick energy rush followed by a dip. I avoid refined sugar altogether, to be honest. With coconut sugar, the energy feels steadier and more balanced. I’ve also only used a minimal amount in this recipe – just enough to give a hint of natural sweetness.
Coconut sugar is less processed than white sugar and contains small amounts of trace minerals like potassium and zinc. It’s been reported to have a lower glycemic index than standard white sugar, meaning it may raise blood sugar more slowly.
In this recipe, the coconut sugar is balanced with fiber, healthy fats and protein from the oats, tahini and almonds. This combination slows down how quickly the sugar is absorbed by your body.
In Simple Terms, These Vegan Oat Energy Bars Give You:
- Steady energy that lasts for hours
- Fiber for digestion and that satisfied feeling
- Healthy fats for satiety so you’re not hungry again in 20 minutes
- Plant-based minerals and vitamins your body actually needs
- Balanced sweetness that doesn’t leave you crashing
This recipe isn’t designed to be low-calorie or high-protein. These vegan almond oat energy bars are designed to be real, wholesome, plant-based food that supports an active, everyday lifestyle.
Simple ingredients. Practical nourishment. Food that works with your body, not against it.
Have you made energy bars before?
I’d love to hear what you think of this recipe in the comments!
Vegan Almond Oat Energy Bars
Super healthy vegan almond oat bars with whole food ingredients. Only 5 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 150g (1½ cups) oats
- 50g (½ cup) ground almonds
- 30g coconut sugar (2 tablespoons)
- 100g (⅓ cup) tahini
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 50ml (¼ cup) water
- 20g vegan chocolate (optional)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- If you haven't already ground your almonds, do that first. It takes about 10 seconds in a NutriBullet. You can do it in any blender or food processor. Alternatively you can also buy pre-ground almonds, if that helps.
- Weigh your almonds and oats and put into a mixing bowl along with the coconut sugar.
- Mix the tahini, almond extract and water until you get a nice cream. It might clag to start with, so be persistent as with mixing it will soon turn to a smooth cream.
- Line a loaf tin (1kg/2lb sized) or similar with parchment paper.
- Mix everything together thoroughly. You can do this with a spoon. I do it with my hands, which is far more fun haha.
- Compact your mixture into the parchment-lined loaf tin. Press down thoroughly and smooth down with a spoon if you want it to be super super neat.
- Put into a pre-heated oven at 180C (350F) and bake for about 15 minutes.
- Take out and allow to cool before slicing.
- They are ready once cooled.
Optional Topping:
- Melt a little bit of chocolate with a hint of coconut oil and then drizzle onto half or all of the top and sprinkle on something healthy. I used chopped pumpkin seeds and culinary rose petals to be fancy.
Storing Your Vegan Almond Oat Bars:
- Keep these in an airtight container for up to a week or two. You can also batch make them and freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Swaps:
Swap the tahini for almond or cashew nut butter.
You can also swap the ground almonds for cashews or pumpkin seeds.
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