Dark Chocolate Cherry Coconut Almond Oat Bars Recipe
These Dark Chocolate Cherry Coconut Almond Oat Bars combine wholesome oats, crunchy almonds, and sweet dried cherries with rich dark chocolate for a delicious, nutritious snack bar. With a chewy oat base and a smooth dark chocolate topping decorated with fresh cherries, coconut flakes, and sea salt, these bars are perfect for breakfast on-the-go or a healthy treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 45 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Sprouts Organic Almond Butter
- 1/3 cup honey
Chocolate Topping
- 6 ounces Sprouts 72% dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Decorations
- Fresh red cherries, pitted and halved
- Flaked coconut
- Chopped raw almonds
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oat mixture: In a food processor, combine oats, raw almonds, coconut flakes, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until mixture is finely ground to a flour-like texture. Add dried cherries, almond butter, and honey, then pulse again until fully combined and forms a dough. Adjust consistency by adding more honey, almond butter or oats as needed.
- Press into pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Firmly press the oat dough into the bottom, creating an even layer. Set aside while preparing the topping.
- Melt the chocolate: Place chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted but not overheated (about 1½ minutes total). Stir in coconut oil until smooth and fully melted.
- Assemble bars: Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the oat base layer. Decorate with halved fresh cherries, flaked coconut, chopped almonds, and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top. Freeze for 20-30 minutes, or until chocolate is set.
- Slice and serve: Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water for clean cuts to slice the set bars into 12 pieces. For smaller snacks, cut into bite-sized pieces as desired.
- Storage: Store bars in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 weeks to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey depending on preference.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal of bars from the pan.
- Warming the knife before slicing ensures clean edges without cracking the chocolate.
- These bars are great for meal prepping and on-the-go snacks.
- Substitute dried cherries with other dried fruits like cranberries or raisins if preferred.
Keywords: dark chocolate cherry bars, almond oat bars, healthy snack bars, no bake bars, gluten free snacks
