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Chocolate Chia Bars

October 24, 2016 by hipfoodiemom 14 Comments

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Chocolate Chia Bars! Soft, chewy, easy to make and packed with goodness! These Chocolate Chia Bars are so delicious! You have to try the recipe!

Chocolate Chia Bars! Soft, chewy, easy to make and packed with goodness! These Chocolate Chia Bars are so delicious! You have to try the recipe! 

Happy Monday everyone!

Do you guys snack a lot? Do you frequent the vending machine at work? Lately, I’ve been trying to take an apple or banana with me when I go run errands or after my Pure Barre class, before I go grocery shopping, so I don’t go crazy and buy every single snack bag I see. I’m a sucker for new chip-type snacks. I also have a major sweet tooth so I need something sweet every now and then.

And if it’s packed with chocolate, even better.

Chocolate Chia Bars! Soft, chewy, easy to make and packed with goodness! These Chocolate Chia Bars are so delicious! You have to try the recipe!

Are these Chocolate Chia bars healthy? I think so! They are naturally sweetened with applesauce, vanilla and maple syrup and the chia seeds give you with fiber, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and various micronutrients.

Now, don’t eat three of these in one sitting. Eat 1 bar.

Chocolate Chia Bars! Soft, chewy, easy to make and packed with goodness! These Chocolate Chia Bars are so delicious! You have to try the recipe!

You can store these in an airtight container on your counter, or I like to keep them in my refrigerator.

Warm or cold, these are delicious and I hope you give these bars a try!

Chocolate Chia Bars! Soft, chewy, easy to make and packed with goodness! These Chocolate Chia Bars are so delicious! You have to try the recipe!

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Chocolate Chia Bars

Feel free to use semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips. If you're vegan, make sure you're using vegan chocolate chips.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast or Snack
Servings: 12
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 1/3 cups rolled oats pulsed in a food processor
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • ¼ cup apple sauce
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 3 to 4 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup mini or regular sized chocolate chips + more for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray or grease a square baking pan, line with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Using a food processor, pulse together the rolled oats until ground. They do not have to be ground fine; it's ok to keep some texture. Pour into a mixing bowl. Combine the pulsed rolled oats with the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and chia seeds.
  • Using a separate mixing bowl, combine the apple sauce, maple syrup, vanilla and mashed bananas.
  • Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and top with some more chocolate chips if desired. Bake for about 28 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

 

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Comments

  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    October 24, 2016 at 7:24 am

    I’m more of a snacker than I used to be, and I can make some bad choices when I have the munchies! These chia bars look so good, Alice! I love the chocolate in here. My kind of snack!

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  2. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    October 24, 2016 at 8:08 am

    These definitely look like a power snack option! I bet all of those chia seeds in there help make them really filling too. And I’m with you- the more chocolate, the better 😉

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  3. Ashley - The Recipe Rebel says

    October 24, 2016 at 8:33 am

    I love these Alice! I’m a terrible snacker — I always want to go for carbs or sweets. These would definitely satisfy my cravings!

    Reply
  4. Lauren Gaskill says

    October 24, 2016 at 10:15 am

    I love all of the wholesome ingredient sin these bars, Alice! Going to be making these to have on hand at all times! So delicious!

    Reply
  5. Naomi says

    October 24, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    Loving this healthy power snack and would feel so good giving this to my boys after school

    Reply
  6. Manali@CookWithManali says

    October 24, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    healthy and chocolate together? Yes please!!

    Reply
  7. Rony Jahid says

    October 24, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    I like very much this Chia bars because you made it by semi sweet chocolate chips. Its healthy recipe & I want to making it in my home very soon.

    Reply
  8. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    October 25, 2016 at 1:00 am

    I love these bars, what a great afternoon snack idea!

    Reply
  9. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    October 25, 2016 at 6:18 am

    I snack a lot, especially throughout pregnancy, so I am always looking for new healthy snacks. I love the protein boost from the chia seeds too!

    Reply
  10. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    October 25, 2016 at 7:01 am

    I do snack for sure! Mostly, I like to eat a lot of smaller meals throughout the day. Snacking definitely fits in there too. Usually, it’s yogurt and fruit or some nuts, but these chocolate chia bars would be lovely! Plus, chocolate, right? I will try to resist eating more than one, though 😉 Yummy!

    Reply
  11. Cathy | whatshouldimakefor.com says

    October 25, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    Now this is a snack! I have a big sweet tooth too and sometimes I simply require chocolate. This would make me seriously happy during my late afternoon slump.

    Reply
  12. Kelly says

    October 26, 2016 at 11:06 am

    These yummy bars look like the perfect snack for after a workout or after school! Love the chia seeds and that they’re naturally sweetened too!

    Reply
  13. mira says

    October 26, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    Love healthy snacks like this! These bars look perfect! Sharing!

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  14. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    October 26, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    I am a snack fiend, Alice. Like gimme all the snacks instead of meals. I’m bad, I know. 😉 These bars are snackin’ heaven, girlfriend!!! LOVE that you added chia seeds to these for an extra nutritious kick! I’ll take the whole pan. Cheers!

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