Customizing your plant-based snack bars is easy and opens the door to a world of delicious variations. To start, if you are looking for a nut-free option, you can easily substitute the slivered almonds for pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds and use seed butter instead of peanut or almond butter.
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For extra protein, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds, hemp seeds, or ground flax seeds. For a fruity flavor, consider mixing in dried fruits like raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries, or chopped dried apricots. To elevate the chocolatey goodness, you can swap cacao nibs for cacao chips which are larger in size, or you can use standard chocolate chips. To keep this recipe plant-based look for dairy-free, vegan chocolate chips or chunks. Adjust the sweetness by tweaking the amount of maple syrup based on your preference. For a hint of warmth, increase the cinnamon or use other spices like nutmeg or cardamom.