Homemade Crunchy Granola Bars
These dark chocolate cherry granola bars are a simple, no-bake snack made with gluten free oats, almond butter, chia seeds, and rich dark chocolate. Ready in just 15 minutes, they're a filling, meal-prep friendly option you can customize with your favorite mix-ins.
Servings: 12
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons protein powder optional
- 1 ½ cup gluten free old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup dried cherries
- sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Melt the first 3 ingredients in a microwavable bowl or small sauce pan and stir well.
- If using protein powder (optional), stir the powder until it dissolves completely. Allow the mixture to cool a few minutes (this is important because if you add the chocolate in now it will just melt as you stir)
- When the almond butter mixture has cooled a bit stir in the oats and chia seeds and stir until completely coated. Fold in the chocolate and dried cherries.
- Line an 8x8 pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking oil. Spread the thick mixture into the pan.
- Place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes until well set. After it is set, peel foil off, cut into bars, and store in fridge. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
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Notes
- Refrigerator Storage: store in an airtight container for up to 7 days; I don't recommend leaving them out at room temperature because of the coconut oil.
- Freezer Storage: First, wrap them loosely in parchment paper and store in a larger freezer bag or meal prep container. Freeze them for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Bar | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 19mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 8.8g