For a richer chocolate flavor, add 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips to the oat mixture before baking. Feel free to substitute other nuts or seeds based on your preference. Chopped pecans, walnuts, or sunflower seeds would all work well. Store these granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator for longer storage. For chewier bars, slightly underbake them. For crisper bars, bake them for a couple more minutes.
Cocoa-Coconut Granola Bars
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS15
Indulge in the irresistible allure of homemade granola bars, where the rich decadence of cocoa meets the tropical sweetness of coconut. These bars are a symphony of textures – crisp edges give way to a chewy interior, creating a satisfying treat that's far superior to store-bought alternatives.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate31 g
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Fiber6 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium103 mg
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Sugar17 g
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Fat11 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish to prevent sticking.
02
StepOn a large baking sheet, evenly spread the rolled oats, flax seed meal, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, and chia seeds.
03
StepToast the oat mixture in the preheated oven, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure even toasting, until lightly golden and fragrant (approximately 15 minutes).
04
StepReduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
05
StepIn a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, coconut extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a smooth and luscious syrup (about 3 minutes). Whisk in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform in color.
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StepIn a large bowl, combine the toasted oat mixture and the warm honey-cocoa mixture. Stir thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated in the sticky syrup. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press firmly into an even, compact layer. A flat-bottomed measuring cup or spatula can be helpful for this step.
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StepBake in the preheated oven until the granola bars are golden brown and set, approximately 18 to 20 minutes.
08
StepRemove the baking dish from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes. While still slightly warm, immediately cut the granola into squares of your desired size. Carefully remove the bars from the pan and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.
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Lucinda Schmitt
Jun 2, 2025Easy to follow, and tasted great!
Dagmar Bradtke
May 24, 2025These are so much better than the ones I buy at the store! My kids love them, and I feel good knowing exactly what's in them.
Kayleigh Bailey
May 22, 2025The cocoa flavor is perfect, not too overpowering. I'll definitely be making these again.
Guadalupe Mclaughlin
May 16, 2025The bars didn't stick together well for me. Next time, I will try pressing them more firmly into the pan.
Kolby Morar
May 9, 2025I added some dried cranberries and chopped walnuts – delicious! Thanks for the great recipe.