Cocoa coconut granola bars –Today, I’m excited to share a delightful recipe for Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars that are not only easy to make but also incredibly delicious! These bars are perfect for a quick snack, a healthy breakfast option, or an energy boost before a workout. With a lovely combination of chocolate and coconut, these granola bars will surely become a favorite in your kitchen!
Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars
Let’s dive into the ingredients and instructions for making these mouth-watering granola bars.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or your choice of nut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (like almonds or pecans)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish (approximately 8×8 inches) with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts. Stir everything together until well mixed.
- In a small saucepan, gently heat the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the warm almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Toss everything together until the oats and coconut are evenly coated.
- Add in the dark chocolate chips and fold them in until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to press it down firmly so that it holds together once baked.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes. Then, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cool, cut into bars or squares, and enjoy your homemade Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars!
These homemade granola bars are not only tasty but also provide a healthy option for your snacks or breakfast. Enjoy making them and sharing with family and friends!