Chocolate Covered Granola

Today I was on downstairs having a lunch break and saw a commercial for new chocolate covered granola bars. It looked so good that it had my mouth watering for chocolate. This inspired me to make some at home out of the homemade granola I featured on my blog earlier. I prefer preparing my own meals and snacks if at all possible, so that I can control what goes into my body. (*Update: I checked out the label on the new bars at the grocery store on Saturday and they have high fructose in them! I won't buy those.) The granola recipe that I featured on my blog before was honestly the best I have ever made. I have to say that this little idea was a success! It was like eating a good piece of fudge!  This was very healthy as it has loads of antioxidants. I used Trader Joe's dark european chocolate  & coconut oil and just poured the melted chocolate over my granola. I can't tell you how yummy this was. It was quick and easy! Give it a try. Enjoy! 

Quick & Easy Homemade Chocolate Granola bars



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I used  2 sections of the Trader Joe's Chocolate and added 2 tablespoons of Coconut oil.

I heated the chocolate in the microwave for 2 minutes in 30 second intervals, as I was checking it each time making sure not to over heat.

I added about 2 tablespoons of  sugar. I used brown sugar, but it would have been best to have used Powdered sugar.

I sprayed the mold with non-stick cooking spray. I looked around to find something that I could use so that I could pop out the chocolate easily. I decided to use a lid from my mixing bowl. It worked great! I sprinkled a thin layer of homemade granola across the entire lid.

I then poured the melted chocolate evenly over the top of the granola.

I put this in the freezer because I couldn't wait to taste.  It was set in 20 minutes.

Yummy!






It worked! It popped right out!

The chocolate covered granola was better than homemade chocolate fudge. I love fudge but this is a great healthy alternative. It has lots of healthy ingredients. I have read that 2 ounces of chocolate daily is a great way to get a serving of healthy antioxidants in your body. Antioxidants are not only healthy, they fight disease, and burn fat!
Give this a try. You won't be disappointed. The granola was rich with oats,coconut, flax seeds, walnuts, and cranberries. This granola was really good with a coating of rich chocolate over it. Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think!

Yummy! I like this best frozen! I will make this again soon!

Thank you for stopping by. 

Chocolate Covered Granola