Chocolate Chip Granola Bar Recipe (No Bake, Vegan)
These rich, chocolaty no-bake granola bars are packed with nutrients from raw cacao powder, cacao nibs and raw chocolate chips. Studded with roasted almonds and dried cranberries, they are filling, delicious and good for you.
Servings 10 -12 bars
Calories 332kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Bars
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats toasted or not.
- ½ cup lightly salted almonds lightly salted almonds (you can also use raw almonds)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup date syrup
- ⅔ cup almond butter (nothing but almonds in the ingredient list)
- 2 Tablespoons liquid coconut oil (will keep them firmer in the fridge)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
- ¼ cup cacao nibs
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or your favorite dried fruit/s
To Finish (Optional)
- 1 Tablespoon dark chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon dried cranberries or your favorite dried fruit/s
- a couple of pinches of coarse-grained flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare an 8"x8" or 9"x9" pan by lining the bottom and up two opposite sides with non-stick foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the oats and almonds in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Thoroughly stir together the maple syrup, date syrup, almond butter coconut oil (if using), vanilla, and salt.
- Evenly mix in the cacao powder, nibs, chips, and dried cranberries.
- Scrape the cacao mixture into the bowl with the oats and almonds.
- Fold together thoroughly until all the oats and almonds are well-coated.
- Press the stiff dough evenly into the prepared pan.
To Finish (Optional)
- Evenly sprinkle on the chocolate drops, dried cranberries and salt. Press down gently so they adhere.
- Press plastic wrap down on the surface of your granola and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours.
- Slice into bars of your desired size.
- Store in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or freeze for longer storage.
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Notes
If you have never had raw granola bars before, note that they are chewy and just a little bit sticky. And delicious.
For best texture, store these in the fridge. They will last for about 2 weeks, well covered.
For longer storage, wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter for about 30-45 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 63mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g