These wholesome honey-sweetened cranberry granola bars are done in 30 minutes and don't have to be baked! Packed with whole grains and topped with dark chocolate, they're perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack.
1cupflake cereal50 g, like Special K, can also use rice puffs
¾cuprolled oats70 g
⅔cuppacked dried cranberries125 g
½cupunsweetened coconut flakes30 g
⅓cupfine/medium grind bulgur75 g, can also use quinoa
¼cuppumpkin seeds30 g, pepitas
¼cupsunflower seed kernels30 g
½cuphoney118 mL
1tspvanilla extract
1bardark chocolate200 g
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine cereal, oats, cranberries, coconut flakes, bulgur, and seeds.
Combine honey and vanilla in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium/high heat. Boil, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
Quickly stir hot honey into dry ingredients until well incorporated (you may need to use your hands!)
Line an 11x7 inch (28x17 cm) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper (or whatever sized dish you have!) Press granola mixture into pan, using the bottom of a clean cup to really pack it tightly. Set in refrigerator or freezer for 10 to 20 minutes to cool and harden.
Melt chocolate in microwave or using the double boiler method (I recommend the double boiler, less likely to burn it!*)
Get your granola and cut it into 8 (pretty big) to 12 (smaller) rectangles.
Transfer chocolate to a shallow dish or plate. Dip the granola bars so that the top is covered with chocolate and the bottom is naked. Set on parchment paper and refrigerate a few minutes to harden.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
You can also break some into chunks to sprinkle over breakfast cereal or yogurt.
*Double boiler method: Bring a small saucepan of water to a simmer. Place chocolate in a large metal or glass bowl, and set bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir constantly until chocolate is melted (about 3 minutes).