How to Make Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Granola Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a tasty and nutritious snack to have on hand for busy mornings or afternoon cravings? Look no further than these delicious and satisfying Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Granola Bars. Packed with the perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors, these bars are sure to become a favorite in your household.

Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and dried cherries, these granola bars are not only delicious but also provide a good source of fiber, protein, and heal...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup puffed rice cereal
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries
  • ⅔ cup honey
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 bars

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with a piece of parchment paper that is large enough to go up all sides of the pan.
  • Combine oats, rice cereal, coconut, almonds, and cherries in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Combine honey, peanut butter, brown sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until brown sugar is melted; continue to simmer for 1 minute more. Pour heated mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to fully combine. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Pour granola into the prepared baking pan and press firmly with a nonstick spatula or lightly oiled hands to tightly compact and distribute evenly throughout.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and slice into 20 equal portions. Tightly wrap individually in plastic wrap or serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 150mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 160mg