These homemade chocolate cereal bars with oats are perfect for a healthy and indulgent snack! Easy and quick to prepare, they will replace commercial versions that are often too sugary and processed. Thanks to rolled oats, they provide energy and satiety, while the chocolate adds the irresistible indulgent touch. Ideal for a snack, after sport, or to take away, these bars keep for several days and appeal to both kids and adults. A healthy, economical, and delicious recipe to make regularly!
The healthy snack to indulge without guilt: homemade chocolate and oats cereal bars
If you have a little craving during the day or to boost your energy after a workout, it is not uncommon to nibble on a cereal bar. But instead of opting for industrial versions, we strongly recommend making them at home, it’s better, cheaper, and very easy to prepare! Proof with this healthy recipe featuring oats and chocolate. They are very filling, and you can prepare them for several days as they store easily. This snack slips perfectly into your bag to go to the office, to sport, or to school and will allow you to indulge without guilt.
The recipe for this healthy snack requires only 4 ingredients and less than 20 minutes in the kitchen! We promise you won’t be able to do without them after tasting. The homemade chocolate and oats cereal bars will appeal to both little ones and grown-up foodies alike. Here we go!
Energy bars with only 4 ingredients
For 8 bars
– 200 g rolled oats
– 100 g dark or milk chocolate
– 50 g maple syrup
– 50 g coconut oil
Easy, quick, and deliciously chocolatey: the homemade cereal bars will melt in your mouth
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil until you obtain a smooth and glossy texture.
3. Mix the oats with the maple syrup and the melted chocolate. Spread the mixture in a square pan lined with parchment paper (or on a tray).
4. Bake for 15 minutes. Cut into bars as soon as they come out of the oven, then let cool completely.
How to make homemade cereal bars simply?
We weren’t lying to you: it’s really child’s play to prepare cereal bars at home! There are many versions, but this one is truly easy and quick to improvise to treat yourself at any time of the day. Don’t hesitate to add a pinch of fleur de sel to come out of the oven; it will enhance the intense taste of chocolate. You can also add nuts or dried fruits to your preparation for even more indulgence.
And if you like originality, we recommend replacing the oats with puffed rice. It’s ultra-crunchy and incredibly tasty!
