Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Granola Bars
Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Granola Bars deliver a chewy, nutty bite dotted with tart cherries and pops of chocolate. Honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil bind toasted oats, puffed rice, almonds, and coconut into no-bake bars that chill firm yet stay tender. Ideal for breakfast on the go or an afternoon pick-me-up, they balance sweet, salty, and fruity flavors in every square.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Granola Bars, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 13
- Performance
- 17
- General Wellness
- 1
Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper large enough to extend up all sides of the pan.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, rice cereal, coconut, almonds, and cherries, then set aside.
- 3
In a small saucepan, combine honey, peanut butter, brown sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the brown sugar melts; then let it simmer for 1 minute more. Pour the heated mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- 4
Transfer the granola to the prepared baking pan and press it firmly with a nonstick spatula or lightly oiled hands to compact it tightly and spread it evenly.
- 5
Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- 6
Remove from the refrigerator and cut into 20 equal portions. Wrap each tightly in plastic wrap or serve immediately.
- Calories 249.38 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 5.0 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 33.39 g 12%
- Total Fat 12.06 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 5.21 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 59.9 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.15 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 17.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.96 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 60.54 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.67 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Chocolate Cherry Coconut Granola Bars is an American breakfast recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 20, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Coconut Oil, Dried Cherry, and Honey. Each serving provides about 249.38 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Granola Bars?
- It is an American recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Granola Bars made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Coconut Oil, Dried Cherry, Honey, Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Granola Bars?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 249.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Granola Bars easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Granola Bars healthy?
- Chocolate-Cherry-Coconut Granola Bars has an easyChef Pro health score of 23/100. Per serving, it provides 249.38 calories and 5.0 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.21 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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