Description
Easy, kid-approved granola bars made with rolled oats and dark chocolate, perfect for snacks or lunchboxes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- Optional: seeds (chia, flax, or hemp)
- Optional: dried fruit (chopped dates, dried cherries, or raisins)
- Optional: shredded coconut
- Optional: spices (cinnamon or espresso powder)
- Optional: vegan protein powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Stir together rolled oats, cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and optional nuts or seeds.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are set and top looks drier.
- Cool completely, then lift out and slice into 10-12 bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container; retains freshness at room temperature for 1-2 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: granola bars, chocolate snacks, healthy snacks, easy recipes, meal prep