Dark Chocolate Granola Bars
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These dark chocolate granola bars have become my go to treat for busy mornings and afternoon snacks. They're incredibly simple to whip up in just 40 minutes total, and I love that they come together with basic pantry staples without breaking the bank. The rolled oats provide wonderful sustained energy to keep you satisfied throughout the day, while the dark chocolate chips make every bite feel indulgent. My family devours these faster than I can bake them, and honestly, that's the best compliment I could ask for.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 120 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 400 gdark chocolate chips
- 200 grolled oats
- 120 gchopped almonds
- 80 gcoconut oil
- 5 mLvanilla extract
- 10 gsalt
- 20 gcocoa powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160 °C (320 °F). Line an 18x18 cm baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the coconut oil, sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the sugar.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the dark chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- 4
Stir in the flour, oats, almonds, cocoa powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure everything is well combined.
- 5
Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- 6
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Make sure to spread it evenly.
- 7
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- 8
Cut into bars of your desired size.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to get clean cuts.
- 9
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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