Crunch bars and sweet squares make perfect on-hand desserts, snacks, lunch box fillers, party treats, or just a yummy thing to grab when the sweet cravings kick in.
They can be indulgent, super healthy, raw, gluten-free, or paleo (and maybe all at the same time). Many of the following recipes are made with really simple ingredients that we all often have lurking in our pantries or refrigerators.
Browse through these OGP recipes for creative vegan crunch bars and scrumptious squares, and whip yourself up a batch of finger-sized fun.
1. Chocolate Crunch Bars
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These Chocolate Crunch Bars by Ciarra Siller look stunning covered in rich chocolate and adorned with rose petals. A few really simple ingredients, such as rice cereal, peanut butter, maple syrup, chia seeds and coconut oil go into making these bars that would wow guests at a dinner party and make you smile if you had one in your lunch box.
2. Lemon Squares
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These little squares of sunshine are vegan and gluten-free. Rebecca Coleman‘s Lemon Squares have a very simple crust made from just three ingredients and a lemon curd topping that is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. These will make a lovely summery treat for a picnic, garden party or a snack on the porch.
3. Oat and Spelt Crunchie Bars
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These filling crunch bars go perfectly with a nice cup of tea in the afternoon. Taryn Fitz-Gerald‘s Oat and Spelt Crunchie Bars are high in fiber and contain no refined sugar. They require very simple ingredients to make and are a healthy and filling snack.
4. Marble Squares
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Now, these Marble Squares by Heather Larson are truly indulgent. Delicious chocolate chips and brown sugar go into making these squares that are gooey, and chocolaty and yummy. Pull out a plate of these when friends come over, and you’ll certainly be popular.
5. Crunch Bar Copycats
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This recipe for Crunch Bar Copycats by Sabrina Estafo is a vegan take on a classic candy bar. It is a very simple recipe that needs only four ingredients and requires no baking. The only hard part will be having to wait for them to set in the freezer for 20 minutes!
6. Superfood White Chocolate Squares
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These Superfood White Chocolate Squares by Laura Peill are healthful heaven disguised as a naughty chocolate treat. What’s more, this is another no-bake recipe, making then very easy to whip up. Matcha powder, baobab powder, stevia and cacao butter give them their superpowers. Why not add extra ‘wow’ by topping them with dried goji berries or cacao nibs.
7. Toasted Sesame Squares
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These Toasted Sesame Squares by Sami Berger are a sweet way to get lots of nutrition in an indulgent little package. The creamy tahini center and the crunchy chocolate coating are the perfect combination. Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds onto the warm chocolate before popping them in the freezer to set.
8. Creamy Turtle Chocolate Squares
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Margaux Mouton‘s Creamy Turtle Chocolate Squares are rich, decadent and, surprisingly, packed with protein. Dates, chickpeas and matcha powder make these indulgent little squares amazingly nutritious. Top the squares with a matcha cream made from sweet potatoes, chickpeas and your favorite nut butter.
9. 2-Ingredient Caramel Crunch Bars
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Can it be? Just two ingredients? The answer is yes with Sara Grandominico‘s recipe for 2-Ingredient Caramel Crunch Bars. There is nothing to it! Just blend Medjool dates with water until you have a ‘caramel’ paste and stir in some buckwheat groats. You just have to wait for them to set in the freezer.
10. No-Bake Paleo Chocolate Shortbread Squares
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Emma Porter‘s No-Bake Paleo Chocolate Shortbread Squares are yet another amazing treat that requires no baking. Shortbread with no baking? That’s right! Ground almonds, cashew butter, coconut oil and agave combine to make a perfect ‘shortbread’ bread base for the rich chocolate topping.
These simple-to-make desserts are sometimes naughty, packed with protein, paleo or even superfood wonders. With mostly little effort and a few simple ingredients, you can make stunning desserts that work for all kinds of occasions.
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