Best 5 Cocoa Coconut Granola Bars Recipes

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Are you searching for a delightful and nutritious snack that energizes your day and satisfies your sweet cravings? Look no further! Embark on a culinary adventure with our exploration of the ultimate cocoa coconut granola bar recipe. This delectable treat blends the rich flavors of cocoa and coconut, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're an avid granola bar enthusiast or seeking a wholesome snack to elevate your daily routine, our comprehensive guide will equip you with all the knowledge and techniques needed to craft the perfect cocoa coconut granola bar. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a journey to create a culinary masterpiece that will nourish your body and soul.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCOA-COCONUT GRANOLA BARS



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Crisp, chewy, and chocolate-y granola bars straight from your own oven! Why buy mediocre-tasting packaged ones full of junk and unknown ingredients? These contain my two favorite ingredients, chocolate and coconut. This recipe is easy to customize and swap out for your favorite ingredients.

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups rolled oats
½ cup flax seed meal
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ cup chia seeds
½ cup honey
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Spread rolled oats, flax seed meal, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, and chia seeds onto a baking sheet.
  • Toast oats mixture in preheated oven, stirring every 5 minutes, until lightly toasted, about 15 minutes.
  • Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine honey, brown sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, coconut extract, ground cinnamon, and salt together in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Stir cocoa powder into the honey mixture until dissolved.
  • Mix toasted oat mixture and the honey mixture in a large bowl and stir until the dry ingredients are coated; spread into the prepared baking dish and press into an even layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool bars in pan for 10 minutes, immediately cut into squares, and remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 103.4 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

COCONUT GRANOLA BARS



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These are crunchy and a little bit sticky. If you are vegan you can substitute agave syrup for the honey.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     breakfast, weekday, main course

Time 1h

Yield 20 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup canola oil, plus additional for the pan and for your hands
7 ounces (2 cups) rolled oats
1 1/2 ounces (1 heaped cup) flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup mild honey, like clover or agave nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 ounces (1 cup) lightly toasted nuts, like almonds and pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the oats in a bowl and toss with the oil until thoroughly coated. Line a baking sheet or pan with parchment and spread the oats in an even layer on the parchment. Place in the oven and toast for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the grains are lightly toasted. They should have darkened slightly and should smell toasty. Remove from the oven, return to the bowl, and add the coconut, spices, salt and nuts. Stir together. Turn the oven down to 300 degrees.
  • Place the honey and vanilla in a saucepan or container that can accommodate at least three times the volume of the honey, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour over the oat mixture. Stir until the oat mixture is evenly coated with honey.
  • Oil a 9-by-13-by-2-inch pan and line with parchment. Oil the parchment. Scrape the granola mixture into the pan and spread in an even layer. Place in the oven for 25 minutes, until just golden. Do not allow to become too brown, or the bars will be too hard. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely, then cut into 2-inch squares. Some of the mixture may crumble when you do this, but crumbles are tasty little morsels! Store in a tin or container.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 132, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COCONUT GRANOLA BARS



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"These quick-to-fix bars are wholesome and delicious," assures Maria Cade of Fort Rock, Oregon. "I sometimes make them for bake sales."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, butter and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to peanut butter mixture and stir to coat. Press into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

COCOA GRANOLA BARS



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This is my variation on plain granola bars. I threw them together today for a camping trip and the kids loved them.

Provided by Queenofcamping

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 15 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups COCOA KRISPIES® cereal
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup raisins
2/3 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine cereal, oats,raisins and white chocolate chips in a big bowl.
  • Warm honey, brown sugar, and light corn syrup in a saucepan on the stove top, stirring to combine.
  • Add peanut butter and vanilla and stir to combine then take off heat.
  • Pour mixture over cereal mixture and mix well.
  • Press into a 9 x 13 ungreased pan.
  • Be sure to press hard into pan all over so they don't fall apart.
  • Put in refrigerator for an hour to cool which makes them easier to cut.
  • Cut into 15 bars and enjoy.
  • You may also wrap in wax paper and freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 86.1, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 26.9, Protein 4.6

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

Tips:

  • To achieve a perfectly crispy granola bar, bake the bars for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown.
  • For a softer granola bar, bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Feel free to substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • To make a nut-free version, replace almonds and pistachios with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
  • To add a tropical twist, incorporate dried pineapple or mango chunks into the granola bar mixture.
  • Feel free to mix and match different dried fruits and nuts based on your preferences.
  • Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

These Cocoa Coconut Granola Bars are a delicious, wholesome, and versatile snack that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. With their combination of oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and chocolate, they're a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Whether you enjoy them as a quick breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a post-workout refuel, these granola bars are sure to satisfy. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey to create these delectable treats. Enjoy!

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