Granola bars are a tried and true snack. And Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are arguably the most popular flavour out there. So next time you are in need of a healthy snack that also contains tons of energetic properties look no further than these vegan chocolate chip granola bars!
A favourite snack for both young and old, these granola bars are made with healthy whole food ingredients and come together very easily. Making granola bars at home is a much healthier and tastier option than the store bought versions. They often contain artificial colours and flavours, preservatives, and can be filled with processed sugars.
These bars include properties for wealth, abundance, grounding, luck, love, cleansing, success, joy, and healing. These are also great for meal prepping when you need a quick snack to just grab and go.
Before we get into this Chocolate Chip Granola Bar recipe, let’s talk about some of the health benefits.
Chocolate Chip Granola Bars: The Health Benefits
These salad ingredients are super simple and are filled with great nutritional benefits.
Oats
- Rich in anti-oxidants
- Contains B Vitamins
- Source of Manganese, Phosphorous, and Magnesium
- Great source of Fibre
- Can lower cholesterol and blood pressure
- Helps control blood sugar
- Good vegan source of protein
Hemp Hearts
- Nutrient dense
- Heart healthy
- Skin health
- Plant protein source
- May reduce menopause symptoms
- Aid digestion
Almonds
- Nutrient dense
- Source of anti-oxidants
- Can help regulate blood sugar
- May help lower blood pressure
- May benefit cholesterol
- Healthy fats
Nut Butter (these may change depending on exact type)
- Good source of protein
- Helps manage blood sugar
- Source of healthy fats
- Good source of Vitamins A, C, and E
- Can aid weight loss
- Excellent source of iron
- Good source of calcium
Coconut
- Filled with nutrients
- May aid blood sugar management
- Source of anti-oxidants
- Anti-bacterial properties
- Supports healthy bones
- Source of fibre
- Anti-aging
Dates
- Filled with nutrients
- Benefit brain health
- Aid digestion
- High in fibre
- Contain anti-oxidants
- Low GI score
- Contain minerals that benefit bone health
Chocolate Chip Granola Bars: Main Magical Properties
Oats – wealth, abundance, grounding, sustainability, fertility
Almond – wisdom, prosperity, success, healing
Cashew – prosperity, wealth, love, luck
Coconut – luck, protection, purification
Maple Syrup – love, wealth, joy, prosperity
Hemp Hearts – healing, love, psychic abilities
While going through the steps to prepare your bars, clear your mind of outside noise and keep your intention clear in your thoughts. Focus on gaining wealth. Tailor the intention to match your current situation. What area do you want to achieve wealth? Would you benefit most from a wealth of knowledge, health, love, money, etc. Be specific with your intention.
And Now The Chocolate Chip Granola Bar Recipe!
Makes 8 – 10 bars | Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup almond slivers
- 1/2 cup hemp hearts
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 c chopped dates
- 3/4 cup nut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 vegan cup chocolate chips
Preparation:
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350F.
- Mix together all dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
- Place all liquid ingredients plus your chopped dates into a pot and heat on low/medium temperature until all ingredients are softened and well combined.
- Next, add your warmed liquid ingredients into your dry and stir well until all ingredients are incorporated. It will get a little hard to stir so use your hands for the last little bit. While mixing, state the following, ‘May these nourishing bars bring wealth into my life.’ Tailor the statement to your individual intentions.
- Add in your chocolate chips last. Some of them will melt and that’s okay.
- Pour your batter into your prepared pan and begin to press the batter down firmly.
- Place a piece of fresh parchment paper on top and then use your hands or a glass to continue to press the mixture out until it is evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if you would like.
- Put to bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before trying to cut into bars. If you cut them to soon they will crumble.
Store well in an airtight container for about a week or in the fridge for a while longer.
Adults and kids alike will love these!
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