--- title: "Brownie Granola Bars" id: "11508" type: "post" slug: "brownie-granola-bars" published_at: "2021-08-13T16:54:10+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:53:39+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2021/08/13/brownie-granola-bars/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2021/08/13/brownie-granola-bars.md" excerpt: "What happens when a rich fudgy brownie meets a nutty granola bar?! You get these seriously addicting Brownie Granola Bars. The best of both worlds in one delicious little snack. I’m not a huge fan of classic granola bars, so..." taxonomy_category: - "Breakfast" - "Snacks" - "Sweet Treats and Desserts" taxonomy_language: - "English" --- # Brownie Granola Bars by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [August 13, 2021](https://mondaydreams.com/2021/08/13/brownie-granola-bars/) in [Breakfast](https://mondaydreams.com/category/breakfast/) , [Snacks](https://mondaydreams.com/category/snacks/) , [Sweet Treats and Desserts](https://mondaydreams.com/category/sweet-treats-and-desserts/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/brownie-granola-bars) What happens when a rich fudgy brownie meets a nutty granola bar?! You get these seriously addicting Brownie Granola Bars. The best of both worlds in one delicious little snack. I’m not a huge fan of classic granola bars, so I had to come up with a better version. Well, these chocolatey bars are still super nourishing, but they taste like dessert. They are loaded with healthy fats, nutritious oats, antioxidant-rich cacao to keep your energy up; and are sweetened with dates and a little coconut nectar! There’s also coffee in them, but you can use water instead if you don’t tolerate caffeine. They are the perfect lazy morning breakfast, snack or even dessert. These incredibly flavorful granola bars are like a rich, fudgy brownie studded with nuts, seeds and whole grains. Chewy and crunchy at the same time! They’re so good it’s nearly impossible eating just one, so be warned. You should also know these brownie bars are gluten-free, vegan, naturally sweetened, oil-free and so decadent. **If you try this yummy treat, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblo](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) g or leave a comment below, we love hearing from you. We really do!** ## Brownie Granola Bars Hearty, fiber-rich and incredibly delicious Brownie Granola Bars. A cross between your favorite fudgy dessert and a nutty bar. Made with wholesome ingredients, but so rich, chewy and chocolatey. The perfect quick breakfast or on-the-go snack. [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/brownie-granola-bars) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2021%2F08%2F13%2Fbrownie-granola-bars%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F08%2F0051-brownie-granola-bars-00002-web.jpg&description=Brownie+Granola+Bars&is_video=false) Prep Time 15 minutes mins Cook Time 25 minutes mins Servings 12 bars ### Ingredients - ½cuppecans - ½cuppumpkin seeds - ½cupbuckwheat groats - 1cupoats - 2Tbsphemp seeds - 1cupdates,tightly packed - 2shotsof espresso -equals ½ cup* - 5Tbsptahini -can sub almond or cashew butter - 3Tbspcacao powder - 2 Tbspcoconut nectar or maple syrup - 1tsppure vanilla extract ### Instructions - Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350 F. - Place pecans and pumpkin seeds in a food processor and pulse to roughly chop. I like everything in a similar size. Transfer the mixture to a big bowl. Don't wash the food processor, you'll use it again. - Add buckwheat groats, oats, hemp seeds to the bowl with the pecan/pumpkin seed mixture. Set aside. - Place dates, coffee, tahini, cacao powder, coconut nectar (or maple syrup) and vanilla extract in the food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. You will need to stop a few times to scrape down the sides. Be patient, it will be worth it. - Add the date mixture to the big bowl with the other ingredients. Mix well to coat. - Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking pan (size 9x9 inch/23x23 cm). Press the mixture down using the bottom of a measuring cup; press into an even layer. - Bake for 25-30 minutes, until your kitchen smells divine and the edges are starting to brown. - Remove from the oven and let it cool. Then lift out of the pan and cut into 12 bars. - Store in an air-tight container for up to five days or in the freezer for up to a month. - Enjoy! ### Notes *Coffee gives it a beautiful depth of flavor, but if you don’t consume caffeine, you can use water instead. ### Search ### Recent Post - [Single-Serve Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/12/04/single-serve-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookie/) - [Herbed Quinoa Pea Salad](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/10/21/herbed-quinoa-pea-salad/) - [Greek-Inspired Potato Stew](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/09/30/greek-inspired-potato-stew/) - [No Churn Vegan Chocolate Almond Ice Cream](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/09/23/no-churn-vegan-chocolate-almond-ice-cream/) - [Apple Pecan Cookies](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/08/18/apple-pecan-cookies/) ### Archives Archives Select Month December 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 June 2025 April 2025 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 January 2017 ### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](/2021/08/13/brownie-granola-bars/#respond) You must be [logged in](https://mondaydreams.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2021%2F08%2F13%2Fbrownie-granola-bars%2F) to post a comment.