Addictive Double Chocolate Granola Bars
Do you ever make a treat that is so delicious and so insanely addictive, that you have to swear you will never make it again? Something that should serve eight, but you and a loved one devour in less than 24 hours?
You can’t help yourself.
They are just too easy.
They taste too darn good.
Loaded with chocolate, and oats, and seeds, and … wait a minute … according to WebMD (and the travel gnome, naturally) they are downright heart healthy!
So you proudly make them again …
Addictive Double Chocolate Granola Bars
Summary: The crunch of the granola in these simplistic bars is what sends this easy healthy recipe over the top. Technically, you can use any granola you like as the base; I’ve tried several different ones and even a simple, honey-sweetened, no frills granola produces delicious results. BUT, none could top the irresistible depth of using my homemade double chocolate granola, probiotic power and all (for good digestive health of course!).
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips (I used dairy-free semi-sweet chips)
- 1/4 Cup Nut or Seed Butter (I typically use “chunky” SunButter,
but peanut butter and “heart healthy” almond butter also work great) - 1-1/2 Cups Homemade Chocolate Granola (oh yeah, I’ve got an
easy healthy recipe for that too!) or Your Favorite Granola
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips in a medium-sized bowl. I do this in 30 second intervals in the microwave, whisking well between each heating (usually takes just 60 to 90 seconds total).
- Stir in the nut or seed butter until well combined.
- Gently stir in the granola.
- Press the mixture into eight to ten muffin cups that are greased if needed. I use silicone muffin cups, so they just pop right out without any prep.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or more or the freezer for 15 minutes or more.
- Try not to eat them all in one sitting.
- I like to store them in the freezer for maximum crunch.
Preparation time: 5 minute(s)
Chilling time: 15 minute(s)
Diet type: Vegan, Dairy free, Egg free, and optionally Gluten free, Nut free, Peanut free, Soy free and/or Wheat free
Number of servings (yield): 8
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Mar 06, 2012 @ 08:53:00
Oh my goodness. These look and sound AMAZING Alisa. You are my kind of girl
I can’t wait to make these for my kids.
Mar 06, 2012 @ 09:37:00
As if granola isn’t addictive enough. Or your chocolate granola. You have to cover it in MORE chocolate AND nut butter? OMG, this sounds so amazingly good.
Mar 06, 2012 @ 10:08:00
Yes, I’m evil that way
Mar 06, 2012 @ 10:03:00
Chocolate granola shouldn’t even be allowed…but it is!!
Such a fun recipe.
Mar 06, 2012 @ 10:15:00
Nom nom nom. I also like the little gnome peering over at me. I’m trying to break my chocolate addiction but this is definitely testing my willpower!
-Sea
Mar 06, 2012 @ 11:51:00
Those look incredibly delicious! For this chocaholic, I can’t think of anything better. And that photo is to die for!
Mar 06, 2012 @ 13:50:00
Yep, definitely too dangerous to have around
But the good news is that it sounds like a much healthier version of the peanut butter chocolate krispy treats I overindulged in this weekend, so maybe not so dangerous after all!
Mar 06, 2012 @ 15:51:00
Yes, in the grand scheme of things, I like to call these healthy
Mar 06, 2012 @ 16:12:00
Eeep! So much better than the rice bubble version!!
Mar 07, 2012 @ 09:13:00
I think I’d try to make it with almond meal as the granola… what do you think? Too much nut or just the right amount?
Mar 07, 2012 @ 09:15:00
I think what I like best about this is the “crunch” from the granola. It adds something. If you made almond granola, I think that would be a go, but just adding almond meal would be kind of like just double nut, chocolate crispies. Mind you, that would taste awesome too! It just wouldn’t have that awesome crunch
Mar 08, 2012 @ 08:01:00
These would probably disappear soo fast in my house! I love how simple this recipe seems! Think I will try it with my boys this weekend…
Mar 11, 2012 @ 18:33:00
Now these will definitely win my boys over! They look absolutely amazing!
Mar 12, 2012 @ 08:30:00
I can see how these would be addictive – sounds awesome!
Jun 16, 2012 @ 09:26:00
This is exactly what I need to satisfy my chocolate cravings when I’m at work! I made a double batch and used my homemade Almond Maple granola along with crunchy flax cereal and crispy rice cereal. Dairy free & Gluten free. I used my 1″ scooper and my mini muffin pan to make them into bite-sized treats for my lunch box…..1 one for the morning and one for the afternoon. Thanks for the great idea!
Aug 05, 2012 @ 07:18:00
I have been last minute searching for something to make for a party this afternoon. I think I’ve found the winner. So simple! So easy! So indulgent! And you could even get away with calling it “health food,” for whatever that’s worth. Okay, headed to the store for chocolate right now! Thanks!
Aug 06, 2012 @ 17:49:00
They were a big hit at the party. They were praised by the guests, many of whom had to go back for seconds. Word to the wise, however: by the end of the party they were getting quite soft and gooey in the warmth of a summer afternoon, they should probably be stored in the fridge, lest you end up eating them with a spoon (although they would still be delicious that way)
Nov 08, 2012 @ 15:12:00
I have a whole package of the Red Mill muesli – would that work for the granola part? It has some dried fruit in it but I don’t see why it wouldn’t. I’ll wait for a reply before I try it. Thanks. This sounds SO fabulous.
Nov 09, 2012 @ 06:17:00
Alisa, YUM! I’m really eager to try these for the kids around our house (or, rather, to feed them en route to the rink, pool, field, etc.). Three simple ingredients that should fuel them nicely!