Oat Bars with Goji Berries & Seeds (Gluten-Free & Vegan)

So many snack bars from the store are crammed with sugar, syrups, and ingredients you can’t even pronounce. They look healthy on the front of the package, but the back of the label often tells a different story...

That’s why I love making bars at home. You know exactly what goes in: real oats, seeds, fruit, and just enough sweetness. No coatings, no fillers, no mystery, and so on.

And the best part is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. You mix everything in one bowl, press it into a pan, and let the oven do the work. In a short time, you’ve got a tray of bars that actually feel good to eat: simple, nourishing, and made entirely by you! :)

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Oat Bars with Goji Berries & Seeds

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⏱️ Time & Prep

Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 25–30 minutes
Total time: ~35–40 minutes
Yield: 9 squares

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Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats

• ½ cup oat flour

• ½ cup erithrol

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

• ¼ cup sunflower seeds

• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

• ½ cup unsweetened plant milk

• ½ cup dried goji berries

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a small square baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, oat flour, erithrol, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together applesauce, plant milk, and vanilla extract.

4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. The batter should be thick and slightly sticky.

5. Fold in the goji berries.

6. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.

7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center feels set.

   
   
   

8. Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares. They firm up as they rest.

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Notes / Variations

• For extra crunch, sprinkle additional sunflower seeds on top before baking.

• Add a pinch of cardamom for warmth.

• If you prefer a softer bar, add 1–2 tablespoons more plant milk.

• Chopped dried apricots can replace part of the goji berries for a deeper fruit note.

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Nutrition Breakdown

Nutrient	Per Slice
Calories	98 kcal
Protein	2.0 g
Fat	3.3 g
Carbohydrates	18 g
Fiber	3.2 g