Vegan Almond Oat Cookie Bars with Dark Chocolate and Pecans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

Crunchy almond-oat bars layered with rich dark chocolate and toasted pecans for a satisfying vegan treat. This recipe (vegan), ready in about 40 minutes, layers old-fashioned oats, almond butter, maple syrup into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups (chopped, 70% cacao) dark chocolate
• 1/2 cup (toasted and chopped) pecans
• 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
• 6 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix 2 cups oats, 1/2 cup almond butter, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp flaxseed meal, and 6 tbsp water. Press into a 9x13-inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until golden. Let cool.
2. Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups chopped dark chocolate and 1/2 cup toasted pecans. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Spread over the cooled oat base.
3. Step 3: Chill for 1 hour until set. Cut into bars and serve.