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    Home » Dessert Recipes

    Dark Chocolate Grain Free Granola Bars - An Easy Healthy Snack

    Published: May 24, 2019 · by Anne · This post may contain affiliate links 23 Comments

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    Chocolate Grain Free Granola Bars are a healthy snack that is filled with nuts, seeds, dried fruit and cacao powder.
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     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.

    Chocolate grain free granola bars stacked on a table

    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!

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    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

    Tip:  Most of the ingredients above can be ordered from Nuts.com, they have a wide selection of dried fruit, nuts, seeds, and other yummy snack ideas that are super fresh and delivered right to your door.

    Chocolate grain free granola bars on a table in a baking pan

    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. 

    1. Pre-heat the oven and line an 8X8 baking pan with parchment paper
    2. Chop all of the nuts and chocolate and add them to a mixing bowl
    3. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well
    4. Spread the mixture into the baking pan, and press down with a spatula
    5. Place the pan into the oven and bake
    6. Remove the pan from the oven and press down on the mixture in the pan again
    7. 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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    The Best Chocolate Grain Free Granola Bars

    Chocolate Grain Free Granola Bars are a healthy snack that is filled with nuts, seeds, dried fruit and cacao powder.
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    Calories: 4kcal
    Author: Anne
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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

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g

    Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. linda spiker says

      August 27, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      Well these are stunning! Nuts and chocolate are two of my favorite things!

      Reply
    2. Jean says

      August 27, 2018 at 10:24 pm

      I'm just drooling from the photos! Looks so perfectly chocolatey and crunchy.

      Reply
    3. Christina says

      August 28, 2018 at 9:49 am

      Oh wow!! These look so very yummy! A must make snack for sure!

      Reply
    4. Renee Kohley says

      August 28, 2018 at 10:07 am

      What a super easy snack for school lunchboxes! Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

      August 28, 2018 at 10:18 am

      These have to be the ultimate granola/energy bar! I love chocolate, so these are a must make!

      Reply
    6. Heather says

      August 28, 2018 at 5:31 pm

      simple and yet so chocolately! Totally want to try this!

      Reply
    7. Megan Stevens says

      August 28, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      Seeds, chocolate and honey sound SO delicious!! What a yummy snack for energy!

      Reply
    8. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

      August 30, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      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.

      Reply
    9. Yang says

      September 01, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      Can't go wrong with nuts and chocolates! I adore all the yummy and gorgeous seeds in this bar too. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    10. Cindy says

      September 01, 2018 at 8:59 pm

      I can always use extra energy! I'll take two please!

      Reply
      • anne says

        September 12, 2018 at 3:03 pm

        I'll send them over!

        Reply
    11. Jolene says

      September 02, 2018 at 6:31 am

      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!

      Reply
    12. Kathryn says

      September 02, 2018 at 9:24 am

      I love that you just mix and bake. So simple without a lot of clean up!

      Reply
    13. Anna says

      September 02, 2018 at 8:20 pm

      These are just so healthful, and beautiful! What a great combination of nutrient-dense ingredients. Absolutely love it!!

      Reply
    14. Lindsey Dietz says

      September 02, 2018 at 9:58 pm

      Looks like a great treat for school lunches and after school snacks! I'll take any excuse to get some chocolate!

      Reply
    15. ChihYu Smith says

      September 02, 2018 at 10:24 pm

      I love chocolate! This goes straight to the top of to-make list!

      Reply
    16. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

      September 03, 2018 at 10:33 am

      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!

      Reply
    17. Alexis says

      June 04, 2019 at 11:06 am

      These look delicious and easy! I can’t wait to give them a try!

      Reply
    18. Kaylee says

      June 04, 2019 at 8:37 pm

      Oh man! I need this in my life - and my belly! Definitely saving this recipe! Thank you!

      Reply
    19. Emily M says

      June 04, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      This sounds super yummy! We do love treats like this!

      Reply
    20. Kailey says

      June 05, 2019 at 12:23 am

      These sound freaking delicious and so easy to make/versatile! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    21. Chelsea Duffy says

      June 05, 2019 at 1:50 pm

      Those look delicious and easy to make! Bonus that they are full of healthy fats!!

      Reply
      • anne says

        June 06, 2019 at 4:34 pm

        Thank you Chelsea!

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