Chocolate grain-free granola bars are a healthy, naturally sweet snack that is a tasty twist on traditional granola bars. They are gluten-free and a good source of healthy fats and protein.
Don't you just love snacks that are a little bit sweet and actually good for you? I know I do, and these all natural chocolate grain free granola bars are made with all kinds of good for you ingredients including dark chocolate that is naturally sweetened with honey. These grain free granola bars will keep you feeling full too, thanks to the protein and healthy fats, they really are the perfect sweet snack!
The Ingredients
You can use any combination of nuts, seeds and dried fruit that you like, my formula is 1 cup nuts of any combination of suggestions below, ¼ cup of dried fruit, 1 ½ cups of seeds. Chia seeds or shredded coconut are optional.
- Nuts: cashews, almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazel nuts, macadamia nuts
- Dried Fruit: Raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries, chopped dates, chopped figs
- Seeds: pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds
- Unsweetened coco powder
- Dark chocolate chunks
- Honey or maple syrup
- Optional: chia seeds, shredded coconut
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Recipe Steps for Chocolate Grain Free Granola Bars
Please note that this a list of steps to give you an idea how to make this recipe. Full details are in the recipe card below.
- Pre-heat the oven and line an 8X8 baking pan with parchment paper
- Chop all of the nuts and chocolate and add them to a mixing bowl
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well
- Spread the mixture into the baking pan, and press down with a spatula
- Place the pan into the oven and bake
- Remove the pan from the oven and press down on the mixture in the pan again
- Set the pan aside to cool off for about 30 minutes or place it in the refrigerator
Total Estimated Time to Make this Recipe: 20 to 30 minutes plus 30 minutes of cooling time
Tips and Variations for Chocolate Grain Free Granola Bars
- Store your chocolate grain free granola bars in the refrigerator - they are fragile, so it's best to keep them cold. They will last for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Make them vegan - substitute the honey with maple syrup
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Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped [raw cashews]
- ½ cup chopped [raw almonds]
- ¼ cup [raisins] or c[raisins]
- ¾ cups raw [pepitas]
- ¾ cup [sunflower seeds]
- ⅓ cup [chia seeds]
- 3 tablespoons [raw cacao powder]
- ¼ cup chopped [dark organic chocolate]
- ½ cup [honey]
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 325
- line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper
- place all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix well
- spread mixture in the baking pan and press down with a wooden spoon or spatula
- bake for 12 to 15 minutes
- remove from the oven and press the mixture down again
- allow to cool for about 30 minutes (or refrigerate for 15 minutes) and cut them into squares.
- store in the refrigerator for best results
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
linda spiker says
Well these are stunning! Nuts and chocolate are two of my favorite things!
Jean says
I'm just drooling from the photos! Looks so perfectly chocolatey and crunchy.
Christina says
Oh wow!! These look so very yummy! A must make snack for sure!
Renee Kohley says
What a super easy snack for school lunchboxes! Thank you!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
These have to be the ultimate granola/energy bar! I love chocolate, so these are a must make!
Heather says
simple and yet so chocolately! Totally want to try this!
Megan Stevens says
Seeds, chocolate and honey sound SO delicious!! What a yummy snack for energy!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
These bars are great! I'm all about chocolate and always looking for ways to get to enjoy more of it. Love that these are packed with protein and have a great texture from the dried fruit.
Yang says
Can't go wrong with nuts and chocolates! I adore all the yummy and gorgeous seeds in this bar too. Thanks for sharing!
Cindy says
I can always use extra energy! I'll take two please!
anne says
I'll send them over!
Jolene says
So much better than store bought! I've been totally addicted to pepitas lately, and this is another great way to use them, thank you!
Kathryn says
I love that you just mix and bake. So simple without a lot of clean up!
Anna says
These are just so healthful, and beautiful! What a great combination of nutrient-dense ingredients. Absolutely love it!!
Lindsey Dietz says
Looks like a great treat for school lunches and after school snacks! I'll take any excuse to get some chocolate!
ChihYu Smith says
I love chocolate! This goes straight to the top of to-make list!
Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says
These look SO good ! I love playing with nuts + seeds and honey (or maple syrup) to create treats..Thanks!
This one is definitely on my to make list as soon as I can gather the ingredients! Great pics!! Pinning!
Alexis says
These look delicious and easy! I can’t wait to give them a try!
Kaylee says
Oh man! I need this in my life - and my belly! Definitely saving this recipe! Thank you!
Emily M says
This sounds super yummy! We do love treats like this!
Kailey says
These sound freaking delicious and so easy to make/versatile! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Chelsea Duffy says
Those look delicious and easy to make! Bonus that they are full of healthy fats!!
anne says
Thank you Chelsea!