Nutty Chocolate Seed Granola Bars
These delicious homemade Nutty Chocolate Seed Granola Bars are the perfect on-the-go snack for busy mornings or mid-afternoon cravings. Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, crunchy nuts, and sweet raisins, these bars are perfect for anyone looking for a healthy alternative to store-bought snacks. The semi-sweet chocolate chips add a touch of indulgence, while the sunflower seeds provide a satisfying crunch. With no preservatives and easy preparation, you'll love making these granola bars for yourself and your family.
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Rolled oats
3 cups (Uncooked)
Chopped nuts
1 cup (Any variety, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
Raisins or dried fruit
1 cup (Chopped into smaller pieces if large)
Raw sunflower seeds
1 cup (Raw and unsalted)
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
(175 g) package (Regular size)
Sweetened condensed milk
(14 ounce) can (Sweetened variety)
Butter
1/2 cup (Melted)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 15x10-inch baking pan (or a 13x9-inch pan for thicker bars) with aluminum foil and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, raisins (or dried fruit of your choice), sunflower seeds, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and melted butter until well combined.
4
Pour the milk and butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
5
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly and evenly with a spatula or your hands.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
7
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully lifting out the foil. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
8
Once cooled, cut into bars of your preferred size.
9
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Nutty Chocolate Seed Granola Bars?
Nutty Chocolate Seed Granola Bars are a homemade, wholesome snack made with rolled oats, nuts, raisins, and sunflower seeds, providing a healthy alternative to store-bought snacks.
What are the main ingredients in these granola bars?
The main ingredients include rolled oats, chopped nuts, raisins or dried fruit, raw sunflower seeds, semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and melted butter.
At what temperature should I bake the granola bars?
The oven should be preheated to 325°F (160°C) for baking these bars.
How long do these granola bars need to bake?
They should be baked for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
What size pan should I use?
You can use a 15x10-inch baking pan, or a 13x9-inch pan if you prefer thicker bars.
How should I prepare the baking pan?
Line the pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease it to prevent the granola mixture from sticking.
What kind of oats are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of uncooked rolled oats.
What types of nuts can I use?
You can use any variety of chopped nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
Can I substitute the raisins?
Yes, you can use any dried fruit of your choice, chopped into smaller pieces if they are large.
Should the sunflower seeds be roasted or raw?
The recipe specifies using 1 cup of raw and unsalted sunflower seeds.
What kind of chocolate chips are best for these bars?
Semi-sweet chocolate chips are recommended to add a touch of indulgence.
How much sweetened condensed milk is required?
One 14-ounce can of the sweetened variety is needed for this recipe.
Do I use melted or cold butter?
You should use 1/2 cup of melted butter.
How do I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Whisk the milk and butter together separately, then pour the mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
How do I ensure the bars hold together?
Press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula or your hands before baking.
How long should the bars cool before removing them from the pan?
Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting them out using the foil.
Where should the bars finish cooling?
After the initial 10-minute cooling period in the pan, move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How should the granola bars be stored?
Store the cut bars in an airtight container at room temperature.
How long will these granola bars stay fresh?
The bars will remain fresh for up to one week when stored correctly.
Do these granola bars contain preservatives?
No, these homemade bars are made with wholesome ingredients and contain no preservatives.
Can I make thicker bars?
Yes, using a 13x9-inch pan instead of a 15x10-inch pan will result in thicker granola bars.
Are these bars suitable for breakfast?
Yes, they are designed as a convenient on-the-go snack for busy mornings.
Is the chocolate chip package size specific?
The recipe uses a standard 175-gram package of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How do I know when the bars are finished baking?
Look for golden brown edges and a center that feels set to the touch.
Why is aluminum foil used in the pan?
Aluminum foil makes it easy to lift the entire block of granola out of the pan for cutting.
Can I use pecans in this recipe?
Yes, pecans are one of the suggested nut varieties for these bars.
Are these bars crunchy?
Yes, the combination of nuts, rolled oats, and sunflower seeds provides a satisfying crunch.
What is the first step of the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare your baking pan.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 7 main ingredients: oats, nuts, dried fruit, sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter.
Can I cut these into different sizes?
Yes, once cooled completely, you can cut them into bars of your preferred size.