Granola Bars Recipe

If you enjoy granola, you will surely love these Chocolate Granola Bars! This healthy recipe is the perfect snack for foodies on a diet. It has chocolates, nuts, natural sweeteners, and other nutritious ingredients for tasty results!

The easy and crunchy homemade Granola Bars Recipe is the best for healthy snacking!

How to Make Chocolate Granola Bars

Making homemade chocolate granola bars will become a hobby after tasting them! 

Ingredients

Jumbo oats

Jumbo oats are the main ingredients of granola bars because they provide structure, texture, and nutrients. They’re fiber-rich and gluten-free, making you feel full for a long time. 

These jumbo oats are my go-to oats because they have worked perfectly well for my Peanut Butter Granola Bars, Weight Loss Bars, and Granola!

Milk chocolate

Milk chocolate will give the dish the chocolatey sweetness for a more appetizing quality. It also contributes to chewiness, especially when it melts into the other ingredients. 

If you love milk chocolate, you might also want to try my special recipes for Chocolate Cake, Ice Cream Bars, and Chocolate Almond Milk!

Honey

Honey acts as a binder to achieve the bar form of the granola. Additionally, even a bit of this condiment can intensify the sweetness in this recipe. 

It also makes an excellent sweetener for Overnight Oats and Iced Tea!

Vanilla extract

The vanilla extract gives warmth and richness to any dish. A little goes a long way so remember to use it moderately. This works wonders for plenty of recipes, especially classic Vanilla Ice Cream that you can eat with these granola bars!

Cashew nuts and peanuts

Cashew nuts and peanuts are excellent ingredients to balance the overall flavors of the granola. It also gives it a crunchy texture and adds nutritional value to protein and healthy fats. 

Don’t forget to transform your leftovers into Cashew Butter and Peanut Butter!

Seasoning

Seasoning to neutralize flavors is a must for any recipe. It tones down the sweetness to make the dish delicious and appetizing. 

Coconut oil

Coconut oil can strengthen the flavor of the nuts and bind the dry ingredients to the oats. It also helps cook the dish better for a flaky and crispy texture. 

When it comes to chocolate granola bars, you can never go wrong with these ingredients. Make every bite special by following this recipe! 

Directions

1. Add oats, sea salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
2. Then, add coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract.
3. Mix with a spatula until well combined.
4. Preheat the oven to 150º C for 10 minutes.
5. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the oats evenly on the baking tray.
6. Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
7. Mix and turn the granola halfway through the baking time.
8. Set it aside to cool.
9. In a large glass bowl, melt the milk chocolate.
10. Incorporate the granola, raw cashew, and roasted peanut in melted chocolate, and mix until well coated.
11. Add the granola mixture into the granola bar mold, and compress it with a spoon or a rolling pin.
12. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes (or freezer for 5 minutes) or until set.
13. Take the granola bars from the mold, put them in a resealable bag, and refrigerate.

When you’re craving something healthy, grab a granola bar and enjoy! 

Combine your love for chocolates into your lifestyle with deliciously nutritious treats like these Chocolate Granola Bars! It doesn’t have to be a guilty pleasure anymore because you can eat it with power foods! 

Tips

Toasting Jumbo Oats

If you don’t have an oven, then you can pre-cook the jumbo oats on the stove.

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Grease it with butter or a bit of oil if desired.
3. Toss the jumbo oats and let them heat up for about 2 minutes.
4. Then, mix until they turn golden brown.

How to Make Milk Chocolate

1. Place a heat-resistant bowl over a pot of water.
2. Melt half a cup of coconut butter or coconut oil over medium heat.
3. Incorporate ⅓ cup of cocoa powder, three tablespoons of powdered milk, and ¾ cup of sugar until well combined. 
4. Stir the mixture for 5 minutes before pouring it into the chocolate mold or ice cube tray.
5. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before transferring it to the freezer. 

Chocolate Granola Bar Variations

The great thing about making homemade granola bars is customizing them according to your liking. For instance, you can also try dark chocolate or white chocolate instead of milk chocolate. 

For the nuts, you can use pine nuts or almond nuts as well. In case of nut allergies, omit them from the recipe. To give it a filling quality, I recommend mixing in seeds such as chia seeds, sesame seeds, or pumpkin seeds. 

Granola bars are also prepared with fruit such as banana chips, dried goji berries, or fried plantains. In terms of sweetening agents, you can also use maple syrup, pitted dates, cashew butter, peanut butter, and more! 

Coconut oil can also be replaced with butter and alternative binding ingredients for more flavor. To intensify the nutty flavors, incorporate desiccated coconut as well. 

Recommended Tools

• Bowl: Prepare the granola mixture in a glass bowl. 
• Spatula: Mix the ingredients using a spatula.
• Granola bar mold: Freeze the granola in a mold. 
• Parchment paper: Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
• Oven: Bake the oats mixture in the oven. 
• Baking tray: Spread the ingredients on a baking tray.
• Rolling pin or spoon: Compress the granola into the mold.
• Resealable bag: Use these to store the granola bars.

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How to Serve Chocolate Granola Bars

Chocolate granola bars are best served for breakfast or snack time. It is also best consumed whenever you’re craving something sweet and crunchy! You will surely enjoy it with peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, yogurt, smoothies, cereal, and other healthy meals. 

According to Just A Cook, limit your granola bar intake to two bars every day. It is not a substitute for full meals, so cook main dishes to complete your daily nutritional needs. 

Here are some dishes and drinks to pair with granola bars:

• Avocado Banana Milkshake
• Watermelon Cubes
• Chocolate Almond Milk
• Plantain Porridge
• Pineapple Pomegranate Juice
• Belly Fat Burner Smoothie

Storage Tips

• At room temperature: Chocolate granola bars can be kept for several days if you keep them in an airtight container or resealable bag. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Are chocolate granola bars healthy? 

Yes, they are. Since they contain sugar and sweetening ingredients, remember to consume them moderately to prevent adverse effects. Moreover, use healthy homemade ingredients to make them suitable for your diet. 

Are granola bars healthier than cookies? 

It depends on the ingredients used. Both can be great sources of satisfaction and nutrients as long as they’re homemade.