Healthy Seed and Chocolate Bars
Delicious and nutritious seed and chocolate bars, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Equipment
- 1 Baking Pan 8x8 inch
- 1 Parchment Paper To line the pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl Large
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Mixed Seeds Combine your favorite seeds!
- 0.5 cup Rolled Oats Old-fashioned or quick oats work
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder For a rich chocolate flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Honey/Maple Syrup Natural sweetener
- 0.25 cup Coconut Oil Adds moisture and healthy fats
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
Optional
- 0.25 cup Dark Chocolate Chips For added indulgence
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed seeds, rolled oats, and cocoa powder. Mix well.1 cup Mixed Seeds, 0.5 cup Rolled Oats, 0.25 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- In the same bowl, pour in honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.0.5 cup Honey/Maple Syrup, 0.25 cup Coconut Oil
- If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips.1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and press firmly into an even layer. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to ensure it's compact.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden and the bars feel firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 12 bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.