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Healthy Snack for the Family: Chocolate Oat Granola Bars

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This post was sponsored by Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

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We all have those foods that take us back to our childhood.  Funny enough, Honey Bunches of Oats makes the list for both me and Adrian!  I have so many memories of waking up on Saturday morning and pouring myself a bowl of cereal as I sat down to watch cartoons before my parents woke up.  And even through college, I oftentimes would turn to the crunchy, sweet cereal as my late-night snack of choice.

cute & little blog | chocolate oat granola bars recipe | family toddler friendly easy snack breakfast

Now that I’m older and I have my own kids, I love being able to create new memories for my little ones.  You can imagine my excitement when I saw that Honey Bunches of Oats released a new gluten-free chocolate version of their classic.  The cereal is made with real cocoa, no high-fructose corn syrup, and only has 8 grams of sugar per ¾ cup serving – unlike many cereals that can taste like candy because it’s so sweet, this one is very light!  And while no one in our family has a medical reason to avoid gluten, I have noticed that at least I personally feel less bloated when avoiding foods with gluten.  I love that this is one cereal I don’t feel guilty about having the kids eat or eating myself!

cute & little blog | chocolate oat granola bars recipe | family toddler friendly easy snack breakfast

And knowing me, I also like to get creative in the kitchen.  Given the entire family’s love of chocolate, I wanted to come up with a convenient and healthy snack that I could take with me on the go to satisfy those times when we all need a little pick-me-up!  After a bit of experimentation, I’m so excited to share this granola bar recipe with you!

cute & little blog | chocolate oat granola bars recipe | family toddler friendly easy snack breakfast

The recipe for these chocolatey granola bars is super easy yet will definitely satisfy those chocolate cravings.  The combination of crunchy cereal clusters is mixed hearty oats and lightly sweetened with cranberries and coconut.  Baked for only 10 minutes, the texture is still soft and chewy — perfect for little munchers too!

cute & little blog | chocolate oat granola bars recipe | family toddler friendly easy snack breakfast
Chocolate Honey Oat Granola Bars

by Kileen Valenzuela
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 10
Keywords: breakfast snack dessert gluten-free
Ingredients (12 bars)
  • 3 cups Post Honey Bunches of Oats w/ Chocolate Clusters cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups regular rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/3 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate cereal, rolled oats, almonds, coconut, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the honey and salt to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil for 1 minute until slightly reduced.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
Pour the mixture over the cereal mixture and stir until well combined.
Press the mixture into a lightly greased, 9×13 inch baking pan (a lightly greased sheet of parchment paper or wax paper works well for this step, but make sure to grease or it will get stuck!).
Cool completely before cutting into bars. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days. For longer storage, wrap each bar in wax paper and freeze in a zip top storage bag.
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Give this recipe a try and let me know how you like it!

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Disclaimer: While Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate complies with FDA Gluten Free labeling requirements, it is not manufactured in a dedicated facility. All ingredients, ingredient suppliers and production lines are thoroughly tested at multiple levels of production and evaluated to assure there is no risk of cross-contact contamination. As gluten intolerances and sensitivities vary from person to person, we encourage you to use your best discretion when choosing foods safe for you. Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate aims to provide a delicious cereal for all members of the family to enjoy, including those with gluten sensitivities or allergies. Enjoy! 



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