Dark Chocolate Chunk Quinoa Granola Bars Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate Chunk Quinoa Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats (make Sure They're Certified Gluten Free); 1 cup Quinoa, Uncooked; 1 cup Sliced Almonds; 1 cup Shredded Coconut (mine Was Sweetened); 1/2 cups Toasted Wheat Germ; 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, Measured Out While At Room Temperature; ⅔ cups Honey (some Vegans Will Eat Honey, Other Won't, So Keep That In Mind!); 1/4 cups Dark Brown Sugar (packed); 1- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Chopped & Pitted Dates; 1/4 cups Dried Cherry Craisins; 1/2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips (if Vegan, Make Sure You're Purchasing Vegan Chocolate Chips)

Servings: persons

1 cup Old Fashioned Oats (make Sure They're Certified Gluten Free)
1 cup Quinoa, Uncooked
1 cup Sliced Almonds
1 cup Shredded Coconut (mine Was Sweetened)
1/2 cups Toasted Wheat Germ
3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, Measured Out While At Room Temperature
⅔ cups Honey (some Vegans Will Eat Honey, Other Won't, So Keep That In Mind!)
1/4 cups Dark Brown Sugar (packed)
1- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Chopped & Pitted Dates
1/4 cups Dried Cherry Craisins
1/2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips (if Vegan, Make Sure You're Purchasing Vegan Chocolate Chips)

1
Preheat your oven to 350 F. Butter an 8 x 12 inch glass baking dish (or a similar size) and line it with parchment paper.
2
Combine the oats, quinoa, almonds, and coconut together on an unlined baking pan and bake for 12 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring every 4 minutes.
3
Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the wheat germ.
4
Reduce the oven temperature to 300 F.
5
Place the oil, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat.
6
Bring to a boil (the mixture will start foaming).
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Once boiling, cook for 60 seconds, stirring constantly.
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Pour the syrup over the toasted oatmeal mixture.
9
Add the dates and Craisins and stir well.
10
Stir in the dark chocolate chunks.
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Because the mixture is so warm, you will find some of the chocolate melting.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and gently, but firmly press the mixture evenly into the pan using your fingers.
13
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the granola is a light golden brown color.
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Remove from oven.
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Cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before removing from the pan and cutting into squares.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature!
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Notes: 1.
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Make sure that your oats are certified gluten-free.
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2.
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These do contain honey.
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Ive seen some vegans eat honey, others dont, so keep that in mind!
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I havent tried to sub the honey with agave, but if you do, please let me know the results!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats (make Sure They're Certified Gluten Free), 1 cup Quinoa, Uncooked, 1 cup Sliced Almonds, 1 cup Shredded Coconut (mine Was Sweetened), and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate Chunk Quinoa Granola Bars falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dark Chocolate Chunk Quinoa Granola Bars

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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