chocolate granola bars

Healthy, oat-based and with no added sugar, these chocolate granola bars can be customized to your liking with add-ins for a nutritious gluten-free snack. 

Homemade Chocolate Granola Bars

rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)

cherries

chopped nuts (**any blend you like)

cacao powder

salt

applesauce

maple syrup

vanilla

chia seeds (***optional)

cacao nibs (***optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper...

Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper so that it hangs over the edges.

*Optional - spread oats on a baking sheet...

*Optional - spread oats on a baking sheet in a single layer and toast in the oven for 7-10 minutes shaking the pan occasionally until just starting to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool a few minutes.

Transfer the cooled oats to a large bowl...

Transfer the cooled oats to a large bowl and add the dried fruit, nuts, cacao powder and salt, stir to mix.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce,...

In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.

Fold in the chia seeds and cacao nibs...

Fold in the chia seeds and cacao nibs if using until combined.

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking...

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing into the corners and flattening the top.

Bake for 30 minutes, remove from oven and...

Bake for 30 minutes, remove from oven and place on a rack to cool for 10-15 minutes.

Remove the bars from the dish by lifting...

Remove the bars from the dish by lifting the edges of the parchment paper up and place directly on the rack until cooled completely.

Cut into 8 pieces and store wrapped tightly...

Cut into 8 pieces and store wrapped tightly or in an air tight container. Bars will keep at room temperature for about 5 days or up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

These easy no bake chocolate peanut butter granola bars are the perfect make ahead healthy snack or on-the-go breakfast that kids will love!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars

honey

unsalted butter

brown sugar

vanilla extract

peanut butter

oats

peanuts

chocolate chips

Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper so that some of the parchment hangs over two sides. Spray with cooking spray.

Add the honey, butter, and brown sugar to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Let the mixture come to a light bubble for 1 minute while stirring.

When the butter mixture is ready, remove it from the heat, and stir in the vanilla, salt, and peanut butter.

Add the oats and the peanuts to the saucepan, and stir to combine. Make sure none of the oats are dry.

Place all of the oat mixture in the prepared pan. Use a rubber spatula or the bottom of a greased measuring cup to press firmly the mixture into the pan very well.

Let this cool for about 10 minutes before sprinkling the mini chocolate chips over the top. Press the chocolate chips into the granola bars with the bottom of a measuring cup.

Let the granola bars cool for at least 2 hours. Lift the bars from the pan using the edges of the parchment, and place them on a cutting board. Cut into desired shape and size and serve.

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