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Healthy ganola bars with nuts, oats, and chocolate chips stacked over each other.
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Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Chewy, no-bake granola bars made with toasted oats & nuts, honey, dried fruit, and dark chocolate chips. Quick to make, freezer-friendly, and way tastier than store-bought.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 27 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 10 -12 Bars
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats or gluten-free option
  • ½ cup raw whole skinned almonds coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup raw cashews coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup honey use agave or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt flakes
  • ½ cup dried apricots coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips or dairy-free for vegan

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread the 2 cups old-fashioned oats, chopped ½ cup raw whole skinned almonds, and ½ cup raw cashews over the prepared pan and roast for 12 minutes, stirring halfway.
    Bowl of raw whole skinned almonds, cashews, and oats on a light blue surface, ready for chopping and toasting.
  • Once the oats and nuts are lightly toasted, allow them to cool, then transfer to a bowl. In a saucepan, add the ½ cup honey3 tablespoons coconut oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and heat until warm. Pour the honey mixture over the roasted nuts and oats. Add in the 1 teaspoon kosher salt flakes, chopped ½ cup dried apricots, ¼ cup dried cranberries (chopped), and ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips.
    Top-down view of a white bowl filled with toasted oats mixed with chopped dried apricots, cranberries, and mini dark chocolate chips.
  • Stir very well to combine; the chocolate will melt and help keep the bars together. Press the mixture into an 11x5 in paper-lined loaf pan. Make sure you insist on pressing especially over the center and corners.
    Rectangular loaf pan lined with parchment paper filled with pressed granola mixture with visible oats, nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate chips on top.
  • Freeze for 1 hour, then slice into bars. Keep refrigerated in an air-tight container until ready to serve.
    Rectangle Healthy Granola Bars in a line on a light surface next to a bowl of nuts.

Notes

  • Press mixture firmly into pan (use the bottom of a glass) for bars that hold together.
  • Freeze fully before slicing for clean cuts.
  • Add cinnamon/pumpkin pie spice to the honey mix for a warm fall flavor.
  • Stir in shredded coconut or seeds/chia for extra texture and nutrition.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freeze individually wrapped up to 3 months. Thaw 5-10 minutes at room temp for a softer texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 0.04mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg