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Seedy Chocolate No Bake Granola Bars
5 from 24 votes

Seedy Chocolate No Bake Granola Bars

Seedy Chocolate No Bake Granola Bars combine toasted oats, various seeds, nuts, candied ginger, and a gingerbread spice blend, bound together with melted semi-sweet chocolate, coconut oil, and peanut butter. The bars offer a chewy, crunchy texture with warm spice notes and a rich chocolate coating without baking, making them convenient for snack preparation.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 337 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Fusion, Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old fashioned oats certified gluten-free if neessary
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds pepitas or sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds or hemp seeds
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 tbsp cashew nuts raw
  • 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans
  • 3 tbsp candied ginger chopped
  • 1/2 tsp gingerbread spice blend or add 1/4 tsp ground ginger and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate vegan
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter or seed butter

Instructions

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  1. Toast the oats on a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and the color changes slightly. 5 to 7 mins. Stir occasionally.
  2. Remove the oats and set aside. Add the pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds and toast until they start to change color. 4 to 5 minutes. Add in the chia and continue to toast for a minute. Add to the bowl with the oats.
  3. Chop up cashews and walnuts into small pieces and mix in the bowl. Chop up candied ginger and add to the bowl. Mix in the spice and a pinch of salt. At this point you can also mix in a few tbsp of protein powder.
  4. In a double boiler or the same skillet over medium low heat, add chocolate and coconut oil and keep mixing until most of the chocolate is melting. Add 1 tbsp sugar if you like the bars sweeter.. Take off heat and continue to whisk until smooth. Let it sit for a minute.
  5. Add peanut or almond butter in the warm mixture and mix in. It will take a minute to mix in.
  6. Add the toasted oats, seeds, nuts, candied ginger to the skillet and ix in well.
  7. Transfer the mixture to parchment lined 9 by 5 inch loaf pan. Press another parchment on top and press the mixture evenly.
  8. Chill for 15 minutes.. Slice and store in the refrigerator for upto 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Use certified gluten-free oats if gluten sensitivity is a concern.
  • Add a few tablespoons of protein powder to the dry mix for extra protein if desired.
  • Chop nuts finely to ensure even texture and easier biting.
  • Store bars in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 28mg (1%) Potassium 189mg (4%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 15g (30%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 3.9mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337

% Daily Value*

Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Potassium 189mg 4%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 15g 30%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 3.9mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.