Chewy CHOCOLATES Cherry Proteins Granola Bars with Chia Seeds

Chewy protein-packed granola bars made with almond butter, protein powder, dark chocolate and cherries! These gluten-free and vegan-friendly bars are the ideal snack or breakfast.

Did I let you know that Sundays are a big day for me personally? Usually I awaken, hit the fitness center, then head straight to the supermarket. From then on I go back home and cook until my kitchen is definitely trashed and I can’t possibly dirty another dish. It’s sort of my small ritual.

Of course Sundays will also be big because I’m determined to start the week out on an excellent note. To me, being healthy is really a big part of this. I forget the incredibly delicious carrot cake cupcake I ate the other day when I was stressed and remind myself that week is completely new and full of healthy opportunities.

To encourage healthy taking in, I chop up celery, cucumbers and carrots for nibbling throughout the day, but occasionally I need something a bit more satisfying. So I decided to make ridiculously great granola bars. With protein natural powder to help keep me full.

I’m actually a huge fan of many brands of protein and/or granola bars. The chewy types, the nutty types, the extra crunchy ones. Heck, just give me ALL THE BARS.

These are made out of oats, puffed millet (or brown rice crisps), and vanilla protein powder. Gleam hint of crunchy almond flavor from your nut butter. Mmmmm, you know how I really like my nut buttas!

To sweeten the pubs, I opted to use a little maple syrup, but honey or agave would also function. The cherries and chocolates add antioxidants and the chia seed products add fiber, omega-3s and an amazing small crunch. CHOMP CHOMP.

To keep these bars chewy, I would recommend using quick oats. If you don’t have got quick oats obtainable, you can pulse oats within the blender or meals processor for 30 seconds.

You guys won’t believe how filling these bars are either! They will have 8g of protein and nearly 4g of dietary fiber. I love eating them for breakfast time when I’m on the run, before a workout, or being a snack.

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Prep time:

10 mins

Cook time:

15 mins

Total time:

25 mins

Ingredients

1/3 cup organic chunky or creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)

1/4 cup natural maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1/3 cup dried out cherries, chopped

2.5 ounces chocolates bar, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons chia seeds

1/4 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line 8×8 inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla until even and well combined. Stir in oats, millet, sodium and protein powder until well-coated, solid, and sticky. Add almond dairy and stir once again. Fold in cherries, 1/4 cup of chopped chocolate, and chia seeds. (You’ll use the rest of the chocolates for the drizzle.)

Pour combination into prepared skillet and work with a spatula to evenly spread. Next you need to use your hands to press the mixture down VERY firmly. This will help to make sure that the bars stick together well. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool on cable rack for ten minutes.

To make delicious chocolate drizzle: melt delicious chocolate and coconut oil in a small saucepan over very low high temperature. Stir until easy. Drizzle the delicious chocolate over the bars, then refrigerate for 30 minutes so that chocolates can harden. Cut into 10 pubs. You can even maintain them at space temperature or separately wrap & freeze. Enjoy!

If you would like to reduce the calorie consumption and/or glucose, then you have a few options: You should use PB2 and sugars free maple syrup. I’ve actually tried it in this manner and they come out fairly darn tasty! If you are using sugar free maple syrup, each club only offers around 5g of glucose.

Feel free to use your favorite nut butter in place of the almond butter.

Instead of pure maple syrup, you can use sugar free maple syrup, honey, or agave. Please be aware that honey isn’t vegan.

If you don’t get access to puffed millet, then free absolve to substitute brown grain crisps, puffed grain, regular rice krispies, quinoa, as well as chex. I found my puffed millet within the cereal section at Entire Foods.

If you are trying to make these vegan or gluten free, ensure that all of your ingredients fall into your respective eating guidelines. For instance, make sure the dark chocolate is vegan.

You can sub any dried fruit you’d like. Also experience free to put in a handful of cut nuts, coconut, or even more chocolate!

We have been both on a single side. ðŸ‚

I just might be building these tonight!

Question: Will such handful of coconut essential oil have any impact on the final bars? I have some and will place it in, but simply wondering generally what the purpose of that little bit of oil is.

Mike

Hi Monique

If i dont have protein powder may i simply leave it out? Can I substitute for something? Flaxseed maybe?

I’m trying to learn about healthy baking and substitutions…

I’m savoring ur recipes!

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