Vegan Granola Bars Recipe

Place raisins in a food processor; pulse into a paste.

Transfer raisin paste to a large bowl. Add oats and almonds.

Place banana in the food processor; blend into a puree.

Combine 1/4 cup banana puree peanut butter vanilla extract and salt in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until warmed through 3 to 5 minutes. Add water if mixture seems too thick. Pour over raisin mixture in the bowl and mix with your hands until combined.

Line a square baking dish with parchment paper. Press mixture into the baking dish. Brush remaining banana puree on top. Cover with plastic wrap.

Chill until firm 8 hours to overnight. Cut into squares.