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Enjoying today with these soft and chewy Homemade Chocolate Dipped Fruit Granola Bars! Made with three kinds of nuts (walnut, almonds, and pecans) plus sunflower seeds, oats, your favorite dried fruits, and a sweet honey syrup to bind everything together. Once set, they are dipped in dark chocolate. These easy no bake granola bars are best enjoyed with your favorite mug of coffee, as a grab-and-go snack, or a good mid-day energy boost!

eight granola bars on parchment paper with flowers, flaked salt, and a spoon

About The Recipe

Just because it’s January, doesn’t mean we can’t have something a little sweet! And these granola bars are so much better than store-bought in a variety of ways! No preservatives, you get to choose the flavors, and it’s topped with chocolate. How much better could it get?!!!

These bars are great for grab-and-go, relaxing with a cup of coffee or tea, or even as an after school snack.

granola bar on it's side withflakes salt, flowers, and more granola bars around

three sracked granola bars with flowers and more bars behind

Loaded with walnuts, almonds, pecans, and sunflower seeds, these bars are not only great in flavor – but perfect for your every snacking need. We also use a combination of dried fruit. Apricots, raisins, and cranberries. Sweet, tart, and oh so delicious.

But, if you aren’t a fan of one or multiple fruits, then there’s no worries! Change it out for your favorite dried fruit for the homemade granola bar of your dreams.

It’s just this combination just so happens to be our favorite.

And, it took a lot of years to find our favorite combo. We used to use everything from pineapple to cherries. Which, taste just as good, but there’s something about this mix specifically that is irresistible.

My mom came up with apricots to cut the sweetness from the actual granola bar itself. We both then decided that, out of necessity more than anything, we’d throw in some cranberries and raisins.

One bite and we were in love!

nine granola bars on parchment paper with flowes and a coffee mug

But, it wasn’t one simple attempt and these bars were perfect. It took years of fine tuning and then three different times to get the recipe truly right for the blog! We tried a few experiments, wondering if we could improve it, and… while we found some great variations, the original recipe still outshone the rest.

The true secret is the coconut oil. Yes, honey, too, but that coconut oil is what brings out all those amazing flavors.

Since the coconut in this recipe is unsweetened, using the coconut oil in the honey syrup brings out a rich and nutty flavor from the actual granola mix itself.

Seriously, it is SO good! If you are looking for a granola bar recipe that will have everyone (including yourself) coming back for more, then this is it! It’s truly perfect for back to school, holiday gifting, or just as a Monday snack.

Ingredients

For The Bars:

Nuts – almonds, walnuts, and pecans
Dry Roasted Sunflower Seeds
Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
Old Fashioned Oats
Wheat Germ
Salt
Dried Mixed Fruits
Sugar
Water
Corn Syrup
Honey
Coconut Oil

wheat germ, chopped fruit sugar, salt, honey, chopped walnuts, almonds, pecans, oatmeal, water, coconut oil, coconut flakes, water, corn syrup, and pumpkin seeds in glass bowls

For The Chocolate Topping:

Chocolate
Coconut Oil

chocolate chips and coconut oil in glass bowls

Instructions

First things first, get the mold ready! Set the mold on a piece of parchment and grease the whole thing with cooking spray. This will keep the granola and the chocolate from sticking. If you don’t have a mold, line a 8 inch pan with parchment and grease just the same. Once this is done, set it aside.

sheet pan with parchment and square baking mold on top

In a large bowl, combine all the nuts (almonds, walnuts, and pecans), sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, oats, wheat germ, salt, and dried fruit. Set aside.

almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, oats, wheat germ, salt, dried fruit in a glass bowl

almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, oats, wheat germ, salt, dried fruit mixed together in glass bowl

In a 2 quart pot, combine the sugar, wanter, corn syrup, honey, and coconut oil. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook until the thermometer reaches 240 degrees.

coconut oil, corn syrup, honey, and sugar in small pot

While working quickly, pour the syrup into the nut mixture and stir together with a rubber spatula until everything is completely coated. Transfer the mixture into the greased mold and press down with the spatula until it’s level. Set aside until cool.

granola in square baking mold on parchment

Once the granola is cooled and set, combine chocolate and coconut oil in a medium sized glass bowl. Place in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between each, until the chocolate is completely melted.

Pour the chocolate mixture over the granola and let set. If you’d like, melt a little extra chocolate and drizzle over the top once the first layer is set for something a little more decorative.

melted chocolate covering granola in square mold

chocolate set in stainless steel mold on parchment with a sheet pan

Take out of the mold carefully and cut into 12 bars.

granola bar on its side on parchment paper with flowers and four granola bars around it

What Kind of Chocolate To Use

We are big fans of dark chocolate in this house. It cuts the sweetness of the bar while still being just sweet enough. To us, it’s a match made in heaven! But, if you aren’t a fan of ultra dark chocolate, use a bittersweet or semi-sweet!

If one of those doesn’t work for you, go ahead and use a milk chocolate or even white chocolate! Just remember that the final product will be much sweeter.

Tips For Making The Syrup

Make sure your pot is clean with no dust or crumbs.
Stir the mixture to allow the coconut oil to melt entirely. Once it’s melted, Don’t stir!
Use a candy thermometer, if you have one. It’s the best way to get an accurate read without getting yourself hurt. If you don’t have one, you can use an instant read thermometer and check it periodically. Just be careful!
The syrup must be cooked to 245℉/118℃. Anything less will result in a bar that’s too soft and falls apart. Anything more and you might not be able to bite into it.
Once the syrup is at temperature, work quickly! It will start to cool immediately and you don’t want it to set while you’re trying to work it into the granola mixture.

The Best Dried Fruits To Use

We absolutely adore the combo of apricots, raisins, and cranberries in these bars, but if you aren’t a fan or just don’t have any, here are a few other fruits you can use instead!

Cherries
Golden Raisins
Pineapple
Dates
Prunes
Blueberries

You could also use your favorite store-bought dried fruit mix!

six granola bars on parchment with flaked salt and flowers

4 Fun Ways To Change Up These Granola Bars

If you want to make these bars just a little different than the traditional granola bar, here are a few fun ideas that we love!

Cut the granola into small, bite sized squares for a delicious bite!
Dip the entire bar in chocolate rather than just topping it. You could do this with the small bites as well.
You could also dip half the bar in one kind of chocolate; and once it has set, dip the other half in a different chocolate.
Top the chocolate coated bar with your favorite chopped up nut or shredded coconut.

How To Store

You can keep these granola bars in an airtight container or in a sealable bag at room temperature for 3-4 days. To keep them longer, store in a freezer-safe container or zip top bag in the freezer! You can also wrap the bars individually before freezing.

three granola bars stacked on each other with two stacked beside it with white flowers

When you make these No-Bake Homemade Chocolate Dipped Fruit Granola Bars, leave a comment down below! We love hearing from you and answering any questions you might have! Also, be sure to tag us on social media and hashtag it #BakersTable.

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