Cranberry Dark Chocolate Granola Bars (Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)
These crunchy and lightly sweet granola bars are low in sugar and high in protein thanks to whole grains and seeds. I love the combination of tart cranberries and very dark chocolate, but raisins would work as well. Keep these stashed in your freezer this holiday season for easy grab-and-go snacks and breakfasts when things get hectic.
In a small microwave safe bowl, add liquid coconut oil and honey. Microwave for 20-30 seconds. The mixture needs to be warm enough the honey is very thin, but not warm enough to melt the chocolate.
Pour the coconut oil/honey mixture into the dry ingredients, and mix until there is no dry flour left.
Press into the bottom of a 8x8 pan. I line my pan with baking paper for the easiest cutting, but greasing the pan will also work. I use a pastry roller to make an even, packed layer, but a pint glass would work as well.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the top of the granola bars are lightly browned.
Cool completely, and then refrigerate until the granola bars are chilled. Cut with a very sharp knife for best results.
Store bars in the freezer for up to 1 month. I like to eat them right out of the freezer- they are crunchy when frozen and are more of a chewy bar at room temperature.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Dark Chocolate Granola Bars (Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Sodium 33mg1%
Potassium 103mg3%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 15IU0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.