Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes Chocolate Cereal Breakfast Bars 4.5 (4) 3 Reviews 0 Photos Make your own chewy energy/granola bars with a not-too-sweet chocolate flavor with hints of coconut and almond. By Chef John Updated on September 5, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Add Photo Servings: 8 Yield: 8 breakfast bars Jump to Nutrition Facts Chocolate Cereal Breakfast Bars – Better, Cheaper, and Way More Personal When we were moving in, before the kitchen was set up, Michele and I would have a box of granola bars around for emergency snacking purposes, and while they served the purpose, every time I ate one I couldn't help feeling guilty since they're never great, often disappointing, and always expensive. What added to this culinary self-loathing is the fact that I know just how fast, easy and inexpensive this kind of thing is to make at home, which is what I'm happily sharing here. I'm still okay with the occasional store-bought bar, especially if it keeps you out of the fast food drive-through, but these really are superior in every way. This isn't really a specific recipe, but rather a simple method that allows you to create customized breakfast bars, energy bars, power bars, sports bars, or whatever you decide to call them. Pretty much any ready-to-eat breakfast grain or cereal can work here, along with all you favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. No matter what goes in yours, I really do hope you give these a try soon. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 ½ cups rolled oats 1 cup puffed brown rice cereal ½ cup chopped raw almonds ⅓ cup shredded coconut 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt tiny pinch cayenne pepper ⅓ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water Directions Gather all your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 pan with butter and line with parchment paper. ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Combine rolled oats, puffed brown rice cereal, almonds, coconut, cocoa powder, salt, and cayenne in a bowl. ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, vegetable oil, and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir, and let the mixture boil for 1 minute. ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Pour sugar mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl and mix thoroughly. ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Transfer to the prepared pan, and smooth out the top, pressing lightly with a spatula. ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. While still hot, use a spatula to score the pan into 8 portions. ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Let cool to room temperature before breaking into bars. You can also not score, and simply let cool, then cut with a knife. ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Serve and enjoy! ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA Cook's Note: Any and all ready-to-eat cereal grains, or packaged breakfast cereals can be used here along with any types of dried fruit, nuts, and/or seeds. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 264 Calories 12g Fat 38g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 264 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Sodium 247mg 11% Total Carbohydrate 38g 14% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Protein 5g Potassium 226mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved