Best 2 Cocoa Granola Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the wholesome goodness of homemade cocoa granola bars, a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of cocoa with the wholesome crunch of oats and nuts. These bars are not only a delicious snack but also packed with essential nutrients, making them a perfect choice for breakfast, lunchboxes, or an afternoon pick-me-up. With three delectable variations to choose from, you can satisfy your sweet cravings while enjoying the benefits of natural ingredients. From the classic cocoa granola bars to the indulgent chocolate chip cocoa granola bars and the nutty goodness of the peanut butter cocoa granola bars, these recipes offer something for every taste preference. Get ready to elevate your snacking experience with these irresistible cocoa granola bars, handmade with love and packed with wholesome ingredients.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCOA-COCONUT GRANOLA BARS



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Crisp, chewy, and chocolate-y granola bars straight from your own oven! Why buy mediocre-tasting packaged ones full of junk and unknown ingredients? These contain my two favorite ingredients, chocolate and coconut. This recipe is easy to customize and swap out for your favorite ingredients.

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups rolled oats
½ cup flax seed meal
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ cup chia seeds
½ cup honey
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Spread rolled oats, flax seed meal, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, and chia seeds onto a baking sheet.
  • Toast oats mixture in preheated oven, stirring every 5 minutes, until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes.
  • Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine honey, brown sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, coconut extract, ground cinnamon, and salt together in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Stir cocoa powder into the honey mixture until dissolved.
  • Mix toasted oat mixture and the honey mixture in a large bowl and stir until the dry ingredients are coated; spread into the prepared baking dish and press into an even layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool bars in pan for 10 minutes, immediately cut into squares, and remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 103.4 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

COCOA GRANOLA BARS



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This is my variation on plain granola bars. I threw them together today for a camping trip and the kids loved them.

Provided by Queenofcamping

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 15 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups COCOA KRISPIES® cereal
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup raisins
2/3 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine cereal, oats,raisins and white chocolate chips in a big bowl.
  • Warm honey, brown sugar, and light corn syrup in a saucepan on the stove top, stirring to combine.
  • Add peanut butter and vanilla and stir to combine then take off heat.
  • Pour mixture over cereal mixture and mix well.
  • Press into a 9 x 13 ungreased pan.
  • Be sure to press hard into pan all over so they don't fall apart.
  • Put in refrigerator for an hour to cool which makes them easier to cut.
  • Cut into 15 bars and enjoy.
  • You may also wrap in wax paper and freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 86.1, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 26.9, Protein 4.6

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your granola bars will be.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the granola bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Press the dough firmly into the pan: This will help the granola bars hold together better.
  • Bake the granola bars until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them hold their shape better.

Conclusion:

These cocoa granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for on-the-go. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them chewy or crunchy, with or without nuts, these granola bars are sure to be a hit.

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