Chocolate Covered Sun-Butter Granola Squares
These no-bake treats are packed with crunchy granola, nutty sun-butter, and a luscious layer of dark chocolate, making them an irresistible snack or dessert. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping things wholesome, these granola squares are easy to make and even easier to love. Whether you need a quick bite on the go or a delicious treat to enjoy with your coffee, these squares are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
For the Granola:
- 1 cups mixed seeds
- 1 ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp flour
- 6 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp olive oil
For the Sun-butter:
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
For the Topping:
- 2 cups dark chocolate melted
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl, stir together the 1 cups mixed seeds, 1 ½ cup rolled oats, 3 tbsp flour, and 2 tsp cinnamon. Add the 2 tbsp brown sugar, 6 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 tbsp olive oil. Stir until a sticky granola mixture forms.1 cups mixed seeds, 1 ½ cup rolled oats, 2 tsp cinnamon, 3 tbsp flour, 6 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 tbsp olive oil
- Line a 9” by 9” baking dish with parchment paper. Press the granola mixture into the pan in an even layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, add the 1 cup sunflower seeds, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp vanilla. Blend until a paste forms. Blend on low speed as you stream in the 2 tbsp water and then the 1 tbsp olive oil. Blend until smooth.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup sunflower seeds, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 tbsp water
- Pour the sunbutter over the cooled granola and spread into an even layer. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the chilled bars from the baking dish and cut into 9 squares.
- Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Place the granola squares on the cooling rack.
- For best results, place the melted 2 cups dark chocolate in a measuring cup with a spout. Pour the chocolate over the top of the granola squares, letting it drip down and cover the sides. Carefully bang the cooling rack on the counter so the squares are fully enrobed. Sprinkle it with Sea salt.2 cups dark chocolate, Sea salt
- Chill the squares in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes until the chocolate coating is set.