Can I use a different nut butter or seed in these granola bites?

Yes, the recipe suggests using your favorite nut butter instead of peanut butter, and hemp seeds can be swapped for chia seeds. Almond extract is also an option instead of vanilla.

What's the best way to ensure the granola bites hold their shape?

After mixing all ingredients, ensure the mixture is well combined before forming into balls. Baking them for 18 minutes at 350 degreesF helps them firm up and maintain their shape.

When should I add the optional chocolate chips to the granola bites?

If using chocolate chips, stir them in with the oats, nuts, dried fruit, and chia seeds before forming the mixture into balls and baking.

How should I store these Peanut Butter and Chia Granola Bites?

Once baked and cooled, store the granola bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness. They can also be frozen for up to a month.

Are these granola bites gluten-free?

While the recipe is vegan, to ensure they are gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats, as conventional oats can sometimes be cross-contaminated with gluten.

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Peanut Butter and Chia Granola Bites
[Vegan]

Name: Peanut Butter and Chia Granola Bites [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter, or your favorite nut butter; 3/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (also great with almond extract); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups oats; 1 cup almonds, finely chopped; 1/2 cup chia seeds or hemp seeds; 1/2 cup dried fruit; optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips

AS By: Ashley Smyczek

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A small pile of golden-brown Peanut Butter and Chia Granola Bites, studded with oats, almonds, and dried fruit, on a rustic plate, ready for a plant-based breakfast or snack.

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Peanut Butter and Chia Granola Bites [Vegan]

3 dozen

Dairy Free

Vegan

These granola bites are perfect for snacking on and easy to make!

Ingredients You Need for Peanut Butter and Chia Granola Bites [Vegan]

1 cup peanut butter, or your favorite nut butter
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (also great with almond extract)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups oats
1 cup almonds, finely chopped
1/2 cup chia seeds or hemp seeds
1/2 cup dried fruit
optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips

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How to Prepare Peanut Butter and Chia Granola Bites [Vegan]

Preheat oven for 350°F.
In a pot, mix together peanut butter, honey and coconut oil on a low heat until they are all melted together. Add in the cinnamon, salt and extract and mix together.
Then, add in the oats, nuts, dried fruit and chia seeds.
Form into balls and bake in the oven for 18 minutes.

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Comments:

Marc says:

January 12, 2021 at 2:57 pm

would love to try this. what do you do after adding everything to the pot?
1. Julia Sloan says:
  
  January 14, 2021 at 11:04 am
  
  Updated the recipe with the rest of the instructions. Thanks for this catch!