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Chocolate-Dipped Chewy Granola Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 large or 12 small granola bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate-Dipped Chewy Granola Bars are a delicious and wholesome snack combining the crunch of Honey Bunches of Oats® with chewy dried cranberries, coconut flakes, and seeds. Sweetened naturally with honey and coated with rich dark chocolate, these bars are perfect for a quick energy boost or a satisfying treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats® Honey Roasted
  • 3/4 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 2/3 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
  • 1/3 cup Medium Grind Bulgur Wheat
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Kernels

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Coating

  • 200 gram Dark Chocolate

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine Honey Bunches of Oats® Honey Roasted, Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, Dried Cranberries, Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Medium Grind Bulgur Wheat, Sunflower Kernels, and Pepitas. Stir thoroughly to combine all the dry ingredients evenly.
  2. Prepare Honey Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine honey and vanilla extract. Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Allow it to boil for five minutes to create a sticky syrup that will bind the granola mixture.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Quickly pour the hot honey syrup into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir vigorously until the mixture is well coated and sticky.
  4. Form Bars: Line an 11×7 inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or use a similarly sized dish. Transfer the granola mixture and evenly press it into the pan. Use the bottom of a clean cup or a spatula to pack the mixture tightly and firmly to ensure bars hold together well.
  5. Chill the Mixture: Place the pressed granola mixture in the refrigerator or freezer for 10 to 20 minutes until it cools and hardens, making it easier to cut into bars.
  6. Cut Bars: After chilling, remove the granola slab from the pan and cut into eight large or twelve smaller rectangular bars, depending on your preferred size.
  7. Melt Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate using either a microwave in short bursts or a double boiler on the stovetop, stirring frequently until smooth.
  8. Dip Bars in Chocolate: Transfer melted chocolate to a shallow dish or plate. Dip each granola bar into the chocolate so that only the top surface is covered, leaving the bottom plain for easier handling.
  9. Set Chocolate: Place the chocolate-dipped bars on parchment paper and refrigerate for a few minutes until the chocolate hardens and sets.

Notes

  • You can substitute dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate according to preference.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and maintain the chocolate coating.
  • Press the granola mixture firmly to prevent bars from crumbling when cut.
  • For a nut-free version, ensure the granola cereal and seeds used do not contain nuts.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal of the bars from the pan and for setting the chocolate.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: granola bars, chocolate dipped, chewy granola, healthy snack, homemade granola bars, honey granola bars, energy bars

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