10 of the Best Vegan Bites, Bars and Squares

Bars, bites, squares—call them what you will, but it all boils down to the same thing. These easy-to-grab snacks are often quite healthy, sometimes gluten-free and occasionally raw, making them super easy to rustle up.

They can be disguised as sumptuous desserts with unsuspecting guests believing they are indulging when, in fact, they might be devouring something rather good for them.

Check out this list of OGP bites, bars, and squares. There is something for everyone, including those who don’t love to bake but find themselves needing to come up with some kind of sweet treat.

1. Guilt-Free Pretzel Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Bars

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These Guilt-Free Pretzel Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Bars by Holly Jade certainly don’t look or taste guilt-free. These little treats are the perfect sweet/salty treat. That classic hazelnut and chocolate combination is complimented by the salty pretzel. All that is piled on top of a melt-in-your-mouth coconut flour base.

2. Paleo Pecan Pie Bars

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It is hard to believe that these sticky, sweet Paleo Pecan Pie Bars by Sabrina Estafo are paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and use clean-eating ingredients. A crumbly coconut-based shortbread is topped with a blend of Medjool dates, maple syrup, and pecans.

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3. Trail Mix Energy Bites

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These Trail Mix Energy Bites by Kat Condon make the perfect on-the-go snacks. Cooked quinoa makes them extra high in protein, while the oats and a host of dried fruit and nuts pack a nutrient-rich punch. Take them out on hikes, hide them in your kids’ lunchboxes, or even serve them with a coffee for an afternoon treat.

4. Brownie Brittle With Chickpea Cookie Dough Dip

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Check out this unusual recipe for Brownie Brittle With Chickpea Cookie Dough Dip by Chrysta Hiser. If you love the classic chips and dip at parties, then you are going to love this sweet-treat version. With a can of chickpeas, maple syrup, almond butter, and almond milk, you make up a kind of sweet hummus. The chips are made from a super thin gluten-free brownie that takes only 15 minutes to bake. This will certainly be a talking point at the next get-together.

5. S’mores Cookie Bars

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Everyone loves a s’more, especially when there is a vegan version around. These S’mores Cookie Bars by Bila will please just about anyone. You will basically make a yummy vegan cookie base then top it with melted chocolate and mini vegan marshmallows. Once the tray bake has cooled, you can cut it into bars or squares and share them around.

6. No Bake Choc Squares

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These No Bake Choc Squares by Taryn Fitz-Gerald are really easy to make and super versatile. You can toss in just about any dried fruit or nuts that you have in the pantry. Pop all of the ingredients in a food processor and blitz. You can make these bars as smooth or chunky as you like, just adjust how much blitzing you do!

7. Popcorn Bars With Caramel, Chocolate, And Peanut Butter

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The popcorn, nuts, and caramel make these Popcorn Bars With Caramel, Chocolate, And Peanut Butter by Maria Engbjerg chewy, crispy, crunchy, and sticky all at the same time. You will first have to whip up some date caramel following a great OGP recipe. Then you will be set to make these really simple bars.

8. Dark Chocolate Blueberry Pancake Bites

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These Dark Chocolate Blueberry Pancake Bites by Gabrielle St. Claire look incredibly inviting all piled up on a plate. They taste like dessert and breakfast all rolled into one. Kids and adults alike will love these little breakfast bites. You can even use other berries if you want to change things up.

9. Carrot Cake Squares With Coconut Cashew Frosting

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The classic carrot cake just got a little revamp with these Carrot Cake Squares With Coconut Cashew Frosting by Gabriella Hose and Joe Furini. A spelt flour-based cake makes this treat gluten-free while the cashew, maple syrup, and coconut cream frosting keeps things velvety smooth and decadent.

10. No-Bake Chaga Maca Cookie Bites

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These No-Bake Chaga Maca Cookie Bites by Crystal Bonnet pack an extra healthful punch with Chaga mushroom powder and maca. This won’t stop these little bites from tasting like a true dessert. They are really easy to make and require no baking. The only downer is that you have to wait an hour for them to set in the freezer!

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