Strawberry Chocolate Fudge Granola Bars (Vegan No-Bake)

These Strawberry Chocolate Fudge Granola Bars require no-baking, have a deliciously fruit and nutty granola base with a thick layer of chocolate fudge. Add in fresh strawberries for a summery snack or dessert.

I am in love with these bars as they combine three amazing things in one: granola bars; chocolate fudge; and fresh summery strawberries. They are rich, fudgy, fruity, nutty and fresh with lots of chocolate, wholesome ingredients and they are easy to make in a few steps. These no-bake bars also come with a homemade chocolate fudge topping as opposed to using shop-bought chocolate, to make these bars even more nutritious and delicious.

Why will I love these bars?

These bars are amazing:

• Rich, fudgy and chocolatey
• Nutty, oaty and fruity
• Made with real strawberries
• Naturally wholesome with oats, nut butter and raw cacao powder
• Easy to make in a few steps
• Require no baking
• Fully plant-based, dairy-free and egg-free
• Gluten-free and soya-free
• Easily nut-free
• Great for all the family and your friends
• Delicious snacks or desserts
• You can use other fruits, too like banana or blueberries
• High in fibre and a source of protein
• Melt in your mouth delicious
• Amazing for summer but also all year long

If you already love the sound of these bars, then skip ahead to the recipe card below. Or, first let’s discuss the recipe in more detail.

What ingredients do I need?

You can see the ingredients with weights in the recipe card and see my favourites and recommended products in the “shop the recipe” section.

For the granola base:

• Oats: the base for all good granola bars. I use rolled, whole oats, and make sure they are gluten-free certified where needed.
• Mixed nuts: I use a mix of my favourites like Brazil nuts, walnuts, almonds and cashews for diversity. You can also use hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans etc. Or, keep these nut-free by swapping for a seed mix of pumpkin, sunflower and hemp seeds.
• Medjool dates: these are great for adding chunks of fruitiness and you can use other dates, too. Or, try other dried fruits like raisins, dried cranberries or dried figs.
• Ground flaxseed: this helps to bind the bars while also adding omega goodness.
• Vegan vanilla protein powder: I use the Form vanilla protein powder to add a good boost of protein to these bars. You can use a salted caramel flavour, too, if you like.
• Smooth runny cashew butter: I love cashew butter as it’s naturally sweet and the flavour is amazing, but you can also use almond or peanut butter. Or, make these nut-free by using sunflower seed butter.
• Coconut oil: this helps to set the base so it holds shape.
• Maple syrup: this makes the base sticky and slightly sweet and you can also use (vegan) honey or agave syrup.
• Salt: for flavour.
• Strawberries: slice these and add on top of the granola base for a fruity twist. You can also try these bars with banana slices or blueberries.

And for the chocolate fudge:

• Raw cacao powder: make sure the cacao powder is 100% cacao without added sugars and you can also use cocoa powder, too, as long as it’s 100%.
• Maple syrup: to create a rich yet slightly sweet chocolate top, as above you can use agave syrup, too.
• Coconut oil: this is great for making the perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.
• Smooth runny cashew butter: as above.
• Freeze dried strawberries: these are for on top and add such a pop of colour and flavour, but if you don’t have any, you can leave them out.

Are these gluten-free and nut-free?

These are easily gluten-free, as long as you use gluten-free oats. Make these nut-free by swapping the mixed nuts for mixed seeds and swap the cashew butter for sunflower seed butter.

How do I make them?

These granola bars are ready in a few steps:

• Stir together the oats, flaxseed and nuts: with the medjool dates and protein powder.
• Add in all of the wet ingredients: and stir to a sticky mixture.
• Press into a lined tin and add the strawberries: on top before chilling in the fridge.
• Whisk together the chocolate ingredients: until smooth.
• Pour the chocolate over the granola base: and smooth out.
• Sprinkle on the freeze-dried strawberries: and chill in the fridge or freezer until set.
• Remove from the tin and carefully slice into 9 bars: I use a warmed, sharp knife.

How long will they last?

These bars will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 5-7 days, or in the freezer for 1 month. Allow to defrost before eating.

What other recipes can I try?

For other no-bake summer ideas:

• No Bake Cinnamon Rolls
• Golden Lemon Cheesecake Bars
• Peanut Butter Strawberry FroYo Bites
• Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
• Cherry Bakewell Chocolate Ganache Cookie Cups

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With granola fudge love x