Chewy Dark Chocolate Cherry Protein Granola Bars with Chia Seeds
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.75 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
10 servings
- 1/3 cup natural chunky or creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/3 cup quick oats (gluten free, if desired)
- 1 cup Puffed Millet (see notes for other options)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup your favorite vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 2.5 ounces dark chocolate bar, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line 8x8 inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Stir in oats, millet, salt and protein powder until well-coated, thick, and sticky. Add in almond milk and stir again.
Step 4
Fold in cherries, 1/4 cup of chopped chocolate, and chia seeds. (You'll use the rest of the chocolate for the drizzle.)
Step 5
Pour mixture into prepared pan and use a spatula to evenly spread. Next you'll have to use your hand to press the mixture down VERY firmly. This will help to ensure that the bars stick together well.
Step 6
Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.
Step 7
To make chocolate drizzle: melt chocolate and coconut oil in a small saucepan over very low heat. Stir until smooth.
Step 8
Drizzle the chocolate over the bars, then refrigerate for 30 minutes so that chocolate can harden.
Step 9
Cut into 10 bars. You can also keep them at room temperature or individually wrap & freeze. Enjoy!
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