Best 3 Chocolate Cherry Granola Bars Recipes

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Chocolate cherry granola bars are a delightful combination of oats, cherries, and chocolate. They are a delicious and healthy snack that can be made at home with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a special treat, chocolate cherry granola bars are sure to satisfy your cravings.

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CHOCOLATE-CHERRY-COCONUT GRANOLA BARS



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Chewy and delicious no-bake, homemade granola bars. Perfect for breakfast or a power snack. Will keep for 1 to 2 weeks at room temperature, longer if refrigerated.

Provided by Collette Duck

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup puffed rice cereal
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup dried tart cherries
⅔ cup honey
½ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with a piece of parchment paper that is large enough to go up all sides of the pan.
  • Combine oats, rice cereal, coconut, almonds, and cherries in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Combine honey, peanut butter, brown sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until brown sugar is melted; continue to simmer for 1 minute more. Pour heated mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to fully combine. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Pour granola into the prepared baking pan and press firmly with a nonstick spatula or lightly oiled hands to tightly compact and distribute evenly throughout.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and slice into 20 equal portions. Tightly wrap individually in plastic wrap or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 150.4 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY GRANOLA BARS



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Back-to-school for kids means back-to-bake-sales for parents. These bars will earn adults an A+, because they're a cinch to make and very wholesome (they're also nut- and gluten-free).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups gluten-free granola, such as Kind Healthy Grains Oats & Clusters with Toasted Coconut
3 cups puffed-rice cereal
1 cup dried cherries
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup honey
4 large egg whites
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine granola, cereal, cherries, chocolate chips, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, egg whites, and butter.
  • Stir honey mixture into cereal mixture to combine, then press firmly into a parchment-lined 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Bake until golden and firm, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely, then lift out of pan and cut into squares. Store at room temperature in an airtight container up to 3 days.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS



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These granola bars pack well for mid-day snacks or hiking trips. Vary the ingredients for variety or to make them more wholesome. I make two versions--this one if for my sweet-tooth husband--the other for myself, contains 1 c. dried fruit and nuts instead of chocolate chips and marshmallows. Be creative!

Provided by MESILLA

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup packed brown sugar
⅔ cup peanut butter
5 tablespoons corn syrup
½ cup applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup toasted oat cereal rings
⅔ cup wheat germ

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, applesauce, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, stir together the oats, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, cereal rings and wheat germ. Stir the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture until evenly coated. Press lightly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake or 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until slightly golden. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 58.3 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe cherries. If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen cherries that have been thawed and drained. Frozen cherries are available in most grocery stores.
  • If you don't have oats, you can substitute quinoa flakes or almond flour. This will give the granola bars a different texture, but they will still be delicious.
  • If you want your granola bars to be extra chewy, add 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup to the mixture. You can also add a handful of chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
  • Be sure to press the granola mixture firmly into the pan before baking. This will help the bars hold together.
  • Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

These chocolate cherry granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up fresh cherries. Granola bars are a great way to get your daily dose of fruits, nuts, and whole grains. They are also a convenient and portable snack that can be enjoyed on the go.

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