Name: Healthy Crunchy Chocolate Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (Gluten-free if needed); 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce; 0.25 cup maple syrup; 0.25 cup almond butter (Or any nut butter); 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher); 1 teaspoon coconut oil; 0.25 cup chopped nuts; 2 tablespoons shredded coconut

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Healthy Crunchy Chocolate Bars

A delicious and healthy twist on classic chocolate bars, packed with crunchy goodness and wholesome ingredients.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 12 bars

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

1 Baking Sheet
1 Mixing Bowl
1 Parchment Paper

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats Gluten-free if needed
0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
0.25 cup maple syrup
0.25 cup almond butter Or any nut butter

Chocolate Layer

0.5 cup dark chocolate chips 70% cacao or higher
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Crunchy Add-ins (optional)

0.25 cup chopped nuts
2 tablespoons shredded coconut

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, applesauce, maple syrup, and almond butter. Mix well.
1 cup rolled oats, 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce, 0.25 cup maple syrup, 0.25 cup almond butter
If using, fold in chopped nuts and shredded coconut.
0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
While the base is baking, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Pour melted chocolate over the baked base, spreading evenly.
Let cool completely, then cut into bars.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.