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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (Healthy Recipe!)

This Chocolate Chip Granola Bars recipe is so easy to make. Learn how to make homemade, no-bake granola bars with this healthy recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Servings: 10 granola bars
Calories: 205calories
Author: Alia Kay

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
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Instructions

  • Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, process dates and honey until they form a paste.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats and cocoa powder. Stir in the almonds and chocolate chips.
  • Add date mixture to oat mixture and mix, using your hands, until well combined. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and firmly press into an even layer.
  • Chill in freezer for about 20 minutes until firm. Remove from freezer and lift granola mixture out of pan using overhang on sides. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  1. To make this recipe vegan, substitute the honey with maple syrup and use vegan chocolate chips.
  2. To make this recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
  3. Leftover granola bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 205calories | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.5mg