Choco-Cherry Granola Bars
- 15m Prep Time
- 5m Cook Time
- 1h 15mReady In
These no-bake granola bars combine oats, quinoa, chia seeds, almonds, dried cherries, and dark chocolate with a creamy almond butter and honey binder. They are easy to make and perfect for a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 3/4 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pureed prunes
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 9 of 11 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 124 mg
- Iron: 2.62 mg
- Magnesium: 119 mg
- Phosphorus: 288 mg
- Potassium: 293 mg
- Zinc: 1.93 mg
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 3/4 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pureed prunes
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups old-fashioned oats, ½ cup quinoa, ½ cup chia seeds, ½ cup sliced almonds, ½ cup dried cherries, and ½ cup chopped dark chocolate. Stir to mix evenly.
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Step 3.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine ¾ cup creamy almond butter, ⅓ cup honey, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, and ½ teaspoon salt. Heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup pureed prunes until fully incorporated.
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Step 4.
Pour the warm almond butter mixture over the oat mixture in the bowl. Stir with a spatula until all dry ingredients are evenly coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
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Step 5.
Using your hands, form the mixture into bars, using about ⅓ cup of the mixture for each bar. Place the bars on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.