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
- 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
- Protein 5.0 g Moderate
- Carbs 33.39 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.06 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.21 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.1 mg Low Source
- Sodium 59.9 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.15 g Moderate
- Sugar 17.1 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 30.87 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.05 mg Low Source
- Potassium 60.54 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.67 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chocolate Cherry Coconut Granola Bars is a 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 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.
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