Chocolate Granola Bark meets snack time! Rich dark chocolate, topped with crunchy granola takes this healthy Chocolate Granola Bark to the next level!
Homemade Granola is so simple and easy to make! Combine that with melted chocolate and we are onto something! Set and forget like our Slow Cooker Granola recipe. Or pressure cook to perfection like the Instant Pot Granola recipe.
How to Make Chocolate Granola Bark?
My friends over at The Bircher Bar recently sent me some absolutely delicious granola. Their Energy Mix is paleo, gluten free and simply delicious!! I used it for my Chocolate Covered Pears recipe and was amazed at how tasty it is! There is REAL macadamia nuts in it.
The combination of the crunchy texture of the granola pairs with the bitterness of the dark chocolate to give you a chocolate fix at snack time that also has health benefits!
I don't know about you, but if I have a block of sweet chocolate in the fridge, I find it disappears FAST!! Dark chocolate lasts much longer around here and I think the fact that the dark chocolate is not as sweet means that you have your fix and are satisfied without overdoing it!
Recipes using melted chocolate
Chocolate Bark is a quite and easy recipe to make which looks like it takes a lot more effort than it actually does.
These recipes are all fun and yet simple at the same time:
- Dark Chocolate Bark (recipe is here)
- Halloween Bark (recipe is here)
- White Chocolate Bark (recipe is here)
- Snowman Chocolate Bark (recipe is here)
If you are after a chocolate dessert or snack which looks great and is easy to prepare, then chocolate bark is it!
Can I make Vegan Chocolate Bark?
To make this recipe entirely VEGAN, you would need to make one change to the ingredients list and buy vegan chocolate (most local grocery stores sell it) instead of the regular dark chocolate. It is that easy!
Dessert for a dinner party
We all know that desserts are fun and can be the life of the party, but that doesn't mean that you need to spend hours preparing them. I LOVE making desserts. But I also love making desserts that are quick and easy.
You will love these options as they are time friendly!
- Passionfruit Tart (recipe is here)
- Banoffee Tart (recipe is here)
- Blueberry Lemon Curd Tart (recipe is here)
- Peach Tartlets (recipe is here)
If you are after quick dessert ideas, I recommend checking out some of my puff pastry tarts on the blog!
Chocolate Granola Bark Questions answered:
About the recipe:
- Dark chocolate is best as the bark won't be overly sweet!
- The granola is ready to go as it
- This is a super fast recipe to prepare!
- You only need 2 ingredients to make this bark.
To answer your questions:
- The bark can be prepared ahead of time
- The recipe is not suitable to freeze
- You can make circles or a traditional rectangular block of chocolate bark
- The dark chocolate melts are available from the cooking section of your supermarket
- This is a SUPER EASY snack to make
This Chocolate Granola Bark is a fun recipe! Kids would love to help in the kitchen too and this is an easy recipe for them to be a part of!
Chocolate Granola Bark
Ingredients
Chocolate Granola Bark
- 125 grams dark chocolate melts or bits
- ⅓ cup energy mix granola (From The Bircher Bar)
Instructions
Chocolate Granola Bark Method
- Line a baking tray with baking paper
- Add your melts to a microwave safe container. Heat for 1 minute on high. Take out and stir. Repeat heating in 3 x 30 second segments, stiring in between.
- Spoon chocolate onto baking tray using a soup spoon
- Sprinkle granola over melted chocolate and then place tray in the fridge
- Bark will be set in 30 minutes
Notes
- Be careful to not overheat the chocolate which happens so easily! If you stir the chocolate as it melts you will see that it is ready just as the last melts or chips loose their shape and become liquid
Nutrition
Melting Chocolate to make chocolate bark
Melting chocolate if fun! It is therapeutic! It makes you enjoy the moment and find happiness in an easy kitchen task. I know I have felt myself sigh with joy when I stir my spoon around a pot of melted chocolate and I guarantee you will too!
There is much fun to be had in one's kitchen with a bowl of melted chocolate and a spoon!
If you are new to Sweet Caramel Sunday, thanks for coming. I love sharing my passion for cooking and food with you and I love hearing that you find inspiration in my recipes.
A few ideas that you might like to try out are:
- Orange Cacao Bliss Balls (recipe is here)
- Garlic Mushrooms (recipe is here)
- Tofu Pad Thai (recipe is here)
Or for all my dessert ideas, you can find them here:
Adrianne xx
That granola mix looks super unique, love the thought of adding granola to chocolate bark!
Thanks Mikayla! Glad you like it!
What a great idea to use granola in chocolate bark! I can't wait to try this!
Thanks Robyn!! Appreciate your kind words.
What a delicious morsel! Yum!! These are such a hit!
Thanks Alex, I love that you don't eat them all at once!
This is simply genius! These barks look so delicious and chocolatey. I love how easy it is to make!
Thanks Nat, spot on, it is super easy!!
I know my hubby would love these as he is a big granola and dark chocolate fan! I prefer milk chocolate, do you think this would be just as tasty with milk chocolate?
Hi Beth, good to hear re your hubby. Yes! I think so, it would just be a bit sweeter but if your ok with that, I think it would taste delicious! Cheers
Great snack idea for any time of the day!
Indeed Tisha!
I definitely prefer dark chocolate! I can see where combined with the granola it wouldn't take a lot of this to satisfy one's hunger for awhile.
Awesome, great feedback David! Yes it is a power packed snack!!
This is such a great idea to make with granola! Love how fresh the ingredients look too.
Thanks Jen! It is a fun recipe to make.
I want this right now!! Two of my absolute favorite combinations! Cannot go wrong with these two ingredients and just love how easy this recipe is to make, 10 minutes? No way!!
Awesome, thanks for such great feedback Cathy!! Appreciate that. I love a 10 minute recipe!!
Such an easy, quick and DELICIOUS recipe!! I love chocolate - I love granola - helloooo new favourite snack!!
Thanks Sylvie!! Yes it is the perfect easy snack!!
Such an amazingly simple yet genius recipe, perfect treat to whip up in minutes, and can be customized in so many interesting way. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
No worries Anita! Glad you like it.
Adrianne, this is such a pretty little recipe, I look forward to trying it - thank you!
Thanks Jaimie! I hope you love it.
What a fantastic idea to add granola to chocolate! Even better to make those mini barks, no effort to cut into a huge bark either, love it. 😉
Thanks Neha! Yes, big blocks of bark can be hard to break into pieces I have found!
Easy and simple to make these tasty amazing Granola Bars. My weekend snack box is ready for sure.
Great to hear, cheers Veena!
So simple but a great way to enjoy chocolate. Love that the granola contains macadamia nuts - they are my favourite!
Thanks Sally. I know, me too. They are such rich morsels of delight! Cheers for commenting!
They look great, so simple and so tasty... Fantastic!
Cheers Brian!
These are so pretty!!!! I love all the toppings and crunch you get on the top. Such a fun treat to make.
Thanks Julie, yes indeed!
I love how deliciously simple this recipe is! I would love a big stash of these so I could enjoy one or two instead of dessert every day.
That is absolutely right Corina! You only need a small amount.
Dark chocolate is indeed the best! I know my kids will love this! Can't wait to give it a try!
Thanks Beth! Fun for kids to make for sure.
I am looking forward to making these! Looks so tasty... what a great treat!
Great to hear, thanks Ruemu, hope you enjoy them!!
I want to make these ASAP, they are so gorgeous and the recipe is simple to follow. A lovely treat for my daughter to take with her to Uni.
Thanks Jagruti! Yes they are so easy to make. It is a quick recipe, cheers for commenting!
I am yet to try making bark but your recipe is so easy I am ready to try!
Great to hear thanks Mireille!!
These look so pretty and give a healthy hit at the same time. I love the idea of using circles for portion control too.
Thanks Amanda!! Yes, the circles are great for reducing snack overload!!
That's a great way to make tasty and healthy snacks, I always crave chocolate so will be trying this.
Thanks Diana, chocolate cravings - you and me both!!
My daughter would LOVE to make these with me. They look delicious!
That is great Susan!! Hope you both enjoy them!