Vegan Hazelnut and Berry Bars

Let's have some cake today! These vegan hazelnut and berry bars are moist, loaded with juicy berries and best served with some vegan whipped cream or dairy free vanilla ice cream.

The Recipe

Vegan hazelnut and berry bars

Ingredients

For the cake:

2/3 cup / 75 g all-purpose flour

2/3 cup / 75 g sugar

6/7 cups / 100 g hazelnut flour

1 tablespoon dark baking cocoa powder

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 cup / 60 g vegan butter

1/3 + 1/4 plant-based milk (I used oat milk)

1/4 cup / 45 g vegan mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

13 ounces / 370 g mixed berries

1-2 tablespoons maple syrup 

For the crumbles:

5/8 cups / 75 g hazelnut flour

2/3 cups / 75 g all-purpose flour

1/4 cup / 45 g sugar

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1/3 cup / 30 g oats

1/3 cup / 75 g vegan butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.

2. In a bowl combine flour, sugar, hazelnut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, vegan butter, plant-based milk and chocolate chips. Mix until combined.

3. Pour cake batter into an 8 x 8 inch (20x20 cm) rectangular baking pan. Mix the berries with the syrup and add on top of the cake.

4. In a bowl combine all ingredients for the crumbles and knead by hand until you can form crumbles. Add them on top of the berries.

5. Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a wooden stick comes out clear. Allow to cool down. Cut into squares. Enjoy with your favorite ice cream or some vegan whipped cream! ENJOY!