Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings with these wholesome and delicious Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Granola Bars! Packed with the natural sweetness of dates, crunchy almonds, hearty rolled oats, and sugar-free dark chocolate chips, these bars are the perfect guilt-free treat. With no added sugar, they rely on nutrient-rich ingredients like unsweetened peanut butter and a hint of cinnamon for a flavor boost. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes of prep time, these granola bars are baked to perfection for a lightly crisp edge and soft, chewy center. Ideal for healthy snacking, post-workout fuel, or even a kid-friendly lunchbox addition, this recipe serves up 12 satisfying bites of homemade goodness. Store them at room temperature or refrigerate to enjoy all week long! Perfect for anyone seeking a sugar-free, wholesome snack option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Almonds
- 1 cup Peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Dried dates
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.75 cup Dark chocolate chips (sugar-free)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a food processor, combine the dried dates and water. Blend until a smooth paste forms. This will be the natural sweetener for the bars.
Roughly chop the almonds or quickly pulse them in the food processor if you prefer a coarser texture.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter and microwave in 15-second intervals until slightly melted and easy to stir, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
Add the date paste, melted peanut butter, and vanilla extract to the oat mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Fold in the sugar-free dark chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a spatula or your hands, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan. This helps the bars hold their shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. Then, use the parchment paper to lift the slab out of the pan. Allow it to cool completely on a cutting board.
Once cooled, cut into 12 bars. Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3883 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 260.3 g | 334% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.9 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 634 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 323.1 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 102.8 g | 367% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.5 g | ||
| Protein | 127.8 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 30.8 mg | 171% | |
| Potassium | 3548 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
