Granola Bars with Dark Chocolate
Easy
While you do need to toast the dry ingredients to enhance the flavour of the oats, nuts, and seeds, this is a no-bake recipe that makes delicious chocolate-coated granola bars absolutely packed with crunchy seeds and nuts. Great for an on-the-go energy boost or enjoyed as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea. You can do these in a smaller tin or tray to make them thicker depending on your preference. The thins are just easier to eat.
PREP IN
20 MIN
COOK IN
7 MIN
SERVE
8-10
Granola Bars with Dark Chocolate
Easy
PREP IN
20 MIN
COOK IN
7 MIN
SERVE
8-10
Introduction
While you do need to toast the dry ingredients to enhance the flavour of the oats, nuts, and seeds, this is a no-bake recipe that makes delicious chocolate-coated granola bars absolutely packed with crunchy seeds and nuts. Great for an on-the-go energy boost or enjoyed as an afternoon snack with
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Ingredients
- 85g oats
- 75g mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, flax etc.)
- 45g almonds, roughly chopped
- 120g smooth natural peanut butter
- 80ml maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- To top
- 100g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 50g pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
Method
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C / 160°C fan assisted.
- 2. Spread oats, nuts, and seeds on a large baking tray in an even later then toast in the oven until nuts and seeds are fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from oven and leave to cool.
- 3. In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- 4. Add the toasted dry ingredients and mix well so that everything is coated with the peanut butter mixture.
- 5. Line a large square or rectangle dish or cake tin with parchment paper. Spoon the oat mixture into the dish and spread it in an even layer, pressing it flat with a spatula.
- 6. For the topping, place the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until the chocolate has mostly melted. When there are only a few bits of chocolate left, add the coconut oil. Stir until the residual heat has melted the remaining chocolate and the coconut oil has been mixed in.
- 7. Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the granola mix in the dish and spread all over from edge to edge with the back of a large spoon or spatula.
- 8. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top then pop the dish in the fridge just until the chocolate has set.
- 9. Remove from the dish then use a large sharp knife to cut into bars of your chosen size.
- 10. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze in freezer bags for up to 3 months.
