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    Home » Recipes » Vegan

    Vegan Chocolate Orange Oat Bars

    Published: Apr 23, 2017 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These vegan chocolate orange oat bars are quick and easy, but full of flavour. The decadent chocolate pairs beautifully with the citrusy orange.

    These vegan chocolate orange oat bars are quick and easy, but full of flavour. The decadent chocolate pairs beautifully with the citrusy orange.

    Vegan Chocolate Orange Oat Bars

    Chocolate and orange are two flavors that are meant for each other. Here, they're combined into oat bars, which are then topped with a layer of rich chocolate, then decorated with orange zest. They're full of great taste and are super easy to make.

    These oat bars are flavoured with citrus and chocolate - a winning combination. Like in The Hedgecomber's chocolate and orange muffins or Jamie Oliver's chocolate clafoutis with orange. In fact I'd add a little orange to these gluten free brownies from Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary or forego the chocolate completely in her Tunisian orange cake! Note that none of these are vegan.

    You'll also love my chocolate quinoa bars and carrot peanut butter rice krispie squares. For a super healthy treat, try these avocado carrot oat cookies. 

    This recipe was created by Izzie, aka Coriander Queen, a blogger who left us too soon. Here's what Isabella had to say about her recipe:

    My mama used to make chocolate orange oat bars for our school tuck break, they are delicious and filling and now I make up batches for me and my boyfriend to take to work as a snack item! It is much cheaper than buying cereal bars, and contains much less salt as well as no additives or palm oil. Chocolate orange oat bars are great because, like flapjacks, the oats provide slow release energy which in turn help to slow down the sugar release as well – so you have enough energy to get through your morning! (I sound like a cereal advert!)

    These vegan chocolate orange oat bars are flavoured with citrus and chocolate - a winning combination. A tasty dessert or snack.

    A Tribute

    This recipe is a tribute to Isabella King from the blog Coriander Queen. After a battle with cancer, she sadly passed away recently at the young age of 29. Our UK food blogging community was completely shaken by the sad news that one of our friends and colleagues was now gone.

    Dotted all round the UK, we may not all have known her in person, but we all knew her. She was a smiling avatar, a friendly note. She was a positive comment on a blog post and friendly chatter in a facebook group.

    As our community found out the terrible news, we suddenly felt close yet so far. So we all did what we do best. We retreated to our kitchens and each cooked a recipe from her blog to share with you all.

    Today, we are all posting Isabella's recipes. For no other reason than to give ourselves a few moments to focus on her, and to show the world that we cared about her and that we miss her. That you don't have to stand beside someone for them to impact your life in a positive way. To show that from behind her keyboard she had a world of friends who cared about her and will miss her.

    Goodbye Izzie.

    Vegan Chocolate Orange Oat Bars - a quick and easy vegan dessert.

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    📖 Recipe

    Vegan Chocolate Orange Bars on a wooden tray

    Vegan Chocolate Orange Oat Bars

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    These vegan chocolate orange oat bars are quick and easy, but full of flavour. The decadent chocolate pairs beautifully with the citrusy orange.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 218 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ cup (115g) dairy-free butter
    • 1 cup (85g) oats
    • 3 tablespoon sugar
    • 2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoon orange juice
    • ½ teaspoon orange zest
    • Pinch of salt
    • ¾ cup (100g) plain (all purpose) flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    For the icing:

    • 125 g powdered icing sugar (confectioner's)
    • 2 tablespoon orange juice
    • 2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Lightly grease a loaf pan.
    • In a large saucepan over a low heat, melt the butter/spread.
    • Remove from the heat and stir in the oats, sugar, cocoa, orange juice, zest and salt, mixing until completely combined.
    • Stir in the baking powder and the flour, a little bit at a time.
    • Pour into the prepared pan and gently press down. Bake for 20 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and leave in the tin to cool.

    For the icing:

    • Once the bars are cooled, combine the icing sugar, orange juice and cocoa, mixing until smooth and a thick glossy consistency.
    • Pour over cooled oats, and smooth with a spatula.
    • Leave to cool completely.
    • Once the icing has set, cut into bars and store in an airtight container.

    Notes

    This recipe was created by Isabella King of the blog CorianderQueen.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 76mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 3.5mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.9mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    1. Claire

      April 19, 2023 at 10:57 pm

      I would love to try this recipe. What size tin do you use please?

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        April 24, 2023 at 10:42 am

        Hi, it's an 8-inch square pan.

        Reply
    2. Kok an huis

      May 12, 2019 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      This was amazing! Thank you for sharing you’re creativity!

      Reply
    3. carole clack

      February 07, 2019 at 2:03 pm

      hi made the vegan chocolate cake .and its the best . but the calories is that the hole cake or per portion

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 08, 2019 at 1:40 pm

        Hi, the calories are per portion. So 1/10th size bar will have 218 calories.

        Reply
    4. Janice

      August 21, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      I love the look of these bars. Oats are such a great base for so many flavours and chocolate and orange is a classic combination.

      Reply
    5. Jessi

      June 07, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      It looks so delicious in those pictures!!!! I really like reading your nice tribute, Kate. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    6. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      May 26, 2017 at 12:38 pm

      That is so sad!! A beautiful tribute.

      Reply
    7. Cindy Swain

      May 25, 2017 at 9:14 am

      These look delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and orange. Yum!

      Reply
    8. Manjiri Chitnis

      May 19, 2017 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      so beautifully written Katherine, I love how you bring forward the point that we don't really have to stand beside someone to help bring about a positive change.

      Reply
    9. Elyssa

      May 19, 2017 at 6:54 pm

      Never knew Isabella or read her blog before today but now I have to... such a sad story but the reaction from you and others is an amazing tribute to how incredible the food blogging community can be. Thank you so much for sharing this!

      Reply
    10. Melissa @ Insider The Kitchen

      May 05, 2017 at 3:09 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing – I’ve been wanting to try a desert with chickpea flour for a while now, I love the stuff. Thanks for the recipe!:D

      Reply
    11. Catering Den Haag

      May 02, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      4 stars
      This looks incredible! Yum!

      Reply
    12. Andrea @ The Petite Cook

      April 25, 2017 at 9:41 am

      Such lovely words Kate, really proud to be part of our little blogging community. I'm sure Izzie would have loved these chcolatey oat bars as much as I do xx

      Reply
    13. Camilla Hawkins

      April 23, 2017 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      These bars look and sound amazing, I am so impressed by all the wonderful recipes I am seeing today. A lovely tribute Kate:-)

      Reply
    14. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs

      April 23, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      Going through each bloggers recipes its so touching, Izzie will be missed. Will think of her when I make a batch of these!

      Reply
    15. Ceri Jones

      April 23, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      Such a beautiful post Kate, I love what you have to say about Izzie, so perfectly put. And now I need to make these bars too 🙂 x

      Reply
    16. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes

      April 23, 2017 at 7:33 pm

      A really beautiful tribute Kate! Even though I never knew Izzie personally, but you instantly felt her warm persona when you interacted with her.

      Reply
    17. Choclette

      April 23, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      Oh, this is such a moving post. Beautifully written Kate. It's hard, but also sort of uplifting reading all of these posts. The chocolate orange bars look rather good too.

      Reply
    18. Janice

      April 23, 2017 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      You said that so well, Kate. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, as they echo with so many of Izzie's blogging friends x Great recipe and one I am going to make.

      Reply
    19. Nicky

      April 23, 2017 at 5:54 pm

      Whoa they look so good! A really nice tribute to Isabella, I'm sure she'd love your post x

      Reply
    20. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      April 23, 2017 at 5:35 pm

      Lovely post Kate - I teared up writing my own tribute to Isabella, and I'm doing it all over again reading everyone else's lovely words. She was such a warm person.

      Reply
    21. Kavey at Kavey Eats

      April 23, 2017 at 4:30 pm

      "Today, we are all posting Isabella’s recipes. For no other reason than to give ourselves a few moments to focus on her, and to show the world that we cared about her and that we miss her. That you don’t have to stand beside someone for them to impact your life in a positive way. To show that from behind her keyboard she had a world of friends who cared about her and will miss her."

      This, exactly this. <3

      Reply
    22. Angela

      April 23, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      Such lovely words - she was a lovely blogger. The oat bars look great too.

      Reply
    23. Nayna Kanabar

      April 23, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      These look and sound delicious and perfect for snacking. A fitting tribute to coriander queen.

      Reply
    24. Dom

      April 23, 2017 at 2:54 pm

      Oooh these look so good. Such a wonderful and fitting tribute to a fellow food blogger xx

      Reply
    25. Tracy knatt

      April 23, 2017 at 1:30 pm

      You have summed up the feelings of our community perfectly!

      Reply
    26. Margot

      April 23, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious looking recipe and a beautiful tribute to Isabella!

      Reply
    27. Lucy

      April 23, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      What lovely words Katherine, you have written perfectly.

      Reply
    28. Jane

      April 23, 2017 at 11:20 am

      That was beautiful Kate, I'm a soggy mess <3

      Reply
    29. Sus // roughmeasures.com

      April 23, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Your words are beautiful Kate and have got me blubbing up xx

      Reply

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