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April 7, 2015 By Emily 16 Comments

Dark Chocolate Granola Bark

Filed Under: dessert, easy, snack Tagged With: chocolate, coconut oil, granola, quick, treat

Chewy, crunchy, rich Dark Chocolate Granola Bark makes a delicious afternoon snack or late night craving cure!

Chewy, crunchy, rich Dark Chocolate Granola Bark makes a delicious afternoon snack or late night craving cure!

A few weeks ago my son and I were doing our weekly Target shopping and I spotted something I had never seen before – Granola Bark. A few questions immediately came to mind: Where had this amazing treat been all my life? Why hadn’t I thought of that? Should I try it?

You may or may not already know, but I am kind of a granola making fan. I go through phases of making batches and batches of it and then not eating it at all for months. I love it! But sometimes I get too busy and can’t find the time or muster the energy to make my own.

Chewy, crunchy, rich Dark Chocolate Granola Bark makes a delicious afternoon snack or late night craving cure!

Until I discovered granola bark, chocolate covered granola… yes please! Just in case you’re wondering, I made two batches in 3 days if that is any indication of how much I love this stuff. Of course if you don’t have time to make your own granola you could just melt up some dark chocolate and coconut oil, stir in your favorite store bought granola and viola. I will say though, having the option to fully customize your granola flavor is definitely the way to go. If you love granola as much as I do then you owe it to yourself to make a batch of this addictively delicious Dark Chocolate Granola Bark soon, enjoy and happy baking!

Chewy, crunchy, rich Dark Chocolate Granola Bark makes a delicious afternoon snack or late night craving cure!
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Dark Chocolate Granola Bark

Prep 5 mins

Cook 25 mins

Total 30 mins

Author Emily

Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 c oats
  • 1/4 c almonds, chopped
  • 1/4 c pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 c shredded coconut
  • 1/4 c dried cranberries
  • 1 Tbs chia seeds
  • 2 Tbs coconut oil
  • 1 Tbs honey
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 c good quality dark chocolate
  • 1 Tbs coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325º F.
  2. In a large bowl mix together the oats, almonds, pecans, shredded coconut, dried cranberries and chia seeds.
  3. In a microwave safe mixing bowl combine the coconut oil and honey and heat for 30 seconds to melt.
  4. Whisk in the salt and vanilla.
  5. Pour the oil mixture over the oat mixture and stir well to coat evenly.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly over a 1/4 sheet pan lined with parchment or a baking mat and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool on the pan.
  8. In a microwave safe bowl melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil for 30 seconds.
  9. Stir the chocolate mixture until smooth, then stir in the granola.
  10. Spread the chocolate coated granola evenly onto the baking pan and place in the freezer to cool for 15 minutes.
  11. Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and cool an additional 15 minutes.
  12. Carefully slice the bark into pieces and serve.
  13. Store bark in the refrigerator in an airtight container, it's best when served cool.

Courses dessert, snack

 

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Comments

  1. Yankee Kitchen Ninja (Julianne) says

    April 7, 2015 at 8:10 am

    I love to make bark with granola. Kudos to you for not just buying it but making your own!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 7, 2015 at 8:43 am

      Thanks Julianne, it’s too easy to make to buy it 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marye says

    April 7, 2015 at 8:59 am

    This would disappear so fast at my house… it looks really good.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 7, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      It definitely does Marye

      Reply
  3. Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says

    April 7, 2015 at 10:43 am

    This looks so dang good! Like flat crunchy no-bake cookies. Mmm..

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 7, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      Exactly Mandy, I love no bake cookies too!

      Reply
  4. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    April 7, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    I am loving this granola bark! Such a great idea!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 7, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      Thank you Julianne

      Reply
  5. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    April 7, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    What a great idea! Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 7, 2015 at 4:37 pm

      Thanks Jessica, it’s delicious!

      Reply
  6. kristi@inspirationkitchen.com says

    April 7, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    Great looking snack, I could use some right now!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 7, 2015 at 4:37 pm

      Thank you Kristi, I think I need to go make some more 🙂

      Reply
  7. tanya says

    April 7, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    Our family easts massive amounts of granola! This is such a clever and delicious way to eat it up!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 7, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      Thank you Tanya, I love granola too!

      Reply
  8. Jessica @ Sweet Menu says

    April 8, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    Granola bark? Wow! Sounds and looks delish. I am always on the hunt for good granola recipes since falling in love with it when I visited the USA a few months ago. I can also eat cereal for breakfast, lunch or dinner so this bark is my perfect snack!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 9, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you Jessica, it’s definitely my latest obsession!

      Reply

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