Chocolate Coconut Granola Bark (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Chocolate Coconut Granola Bark (V+GF): Richly indulgent, heavenly chocolate covered coconut granola enrobed in a thick layer of chocolate.
Okay, so I’m pretty much just too excited about this recipe! (Note that it required A LOT of restraint to only include one exclamation point in the aforementioned sentence). Okay, what the heck: !!!!!!!
Alright, so if you’ve checked out Monday’s post, you know that it’s officially Beaming Baker Chocolate Week ‘round these parts (nope, still haven’t come up with a cleverer name. Cleverer is a weird word, isn’t it?) Well, seeing as how you, charming you, is part of the inner BB circle, I’ve got to tell you all about the origin story of my Chocolate Coconut Granola Bark.
Once upon a time…
There was a very harried lady who found herself tossing and turning in bed all night. You see, she had just taken her chocolate coconut almond granola and revamped the jellybeans out of it into the Chocolate Lovers Lifetime Members Only approved Chocolate Covered Coconut Granola. Parades were had, chocolate lovers reunited.
But, something was missing. Something even better.
So, between nightmares about burnt chocolate, mis-scheduled blogposts, and fistfights with scheduling apps, she dreamed something good. Oh, and it became apparent that scheduling was her worst enemy. EVER.
I mean, it was really good. The dream. Not the scheduling.
Suddenly, with a frantic toss of the covers (which startled her wrinkled, yet still knightly Erik), she jumped up and out of bed. The kindly Erik, used to these kinds of night movements/machinations, immediately waited and readied himself for said revelation.
She said, very smartly, “Why don’t we pour the granola over a bunch of chocolate?!?!?”
The beaming baker then eloquently added, “Like, just put in more chocolate! Wouldn’t that be hella good???”
Erik immediately jumped up himself, rattling the already questionably stable/unstable bedframe purchased on discount off of Amazon, earning himself an otherwise useless in-the-dark glare from the beaming baker. He announced with even more eloquence, “YASSSSSSSSSSS!!!”
And a scholarly, “DUUUUUUUUDE!!!”
Then, almost immediately, these two crazy perfectly reasonable and rational “adults” fell like toppled Jenga pieces back into bed. And fast asleep.
Then dreamed of chocolate lampposts and rivers of candy… all night long.
The End.
Author’s Note
I hereby dedicate this Chocolate Coconut Granola Bark to my wonderful readers, who are much less crazy than I and managed to make it this far down the post. Erik and I thank you for your non-judgmental ways. 😉
*Closes dusty fairytale book*
And with that my friends, the Chocolate Coconut Granola Bark was born. I mean, who doesn’t want already chocolate covered granola to be taken to the next level with glossy, beautiful, Life Is Just Right chocolate bark?
This Chocolate Coconut Granola Bark is:
- cool because it has a story
- gonna satisfy so many chocolate cravings you didn’t even know existed
- vegan and gluten free
- rich, and dance-in-your-seat crunchy
- melt-in-your-mouth good
- fun for people who like breaking things… ‘cuz, ya know… bark
And just in case you’re craving non-chocolate-ified granola, check out this amazingly simple and easy gluten free granola from my friend Cindy at Vegetarian Mamma. YUM!
So whatcha waitin’ for? It’s almost the weekend, you deserve something this good. Don’t you think? 🙂
☀︎ Dear friends, if you make this recipe, take a snap, load it up to our old friend Instagram and tag it #beamingbaker. I can’t wait to see it! ☀︎
Chocolate Coconut Granola Bark (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 3-4 cups of bark 1x
Description
Chocolate Coconut Granola Bark (V+GF): Richly indulgent, heavenly chocolate covered coconut granola enrobed in a thick layer of chocolate. Vegan and Gluten Free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chocolate Covered Coconut Granola
- 2 cups vegan chocolate chips (about 12 oz)
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Make Chocolate Covered Coconut Granola. Set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. Set aside.
- Melt the chocolate one of two ways: Use the double-boiler method or use a microwave. For the microwave method, add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a medium bowl. Heat in 20 second increments, until the chocolate is just softened. Be careful not to overheat and burn the chocolate. It will continue to melt as you stir it. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a rubber spatula, spread the chocolate into an even layer. The thinner the layer, the thinner your bark will be and the more granola you’ll be able to fit.
- Sprinkle the granola evenly over the chocolate. Use more granola if you want chunkier bark. Use a clean spatula to press the granola lightly into the melted chocolate.
- Place baking sheet into the freezer for 15-20 minutes. Remove from freezer and break apart with hands. Enjoy!
Notes
– Store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
– You can also freeze the bark for up to 4-6 weeks. Wrap in parchment paper or wax paper and store in an airtight, freezer-friendly container.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dessert, Vegan, Gluten Free
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In case you required another teaser, here’s the Chocolate Covered Coconut Granola (Vegan and Gluten Free) used in the above recipe. 🙂
So, you’re into chocolate. No worries, I’ve got you covered: Best Vegan Brownies.
Question of the Day
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I can’t wait to hear your responses.
This chocolate coconut granola bark is soooooo delicious! I thought your chocolate brownies were my favorite, but I’ve changed my mind! (Though the chocolate brownies are a very close second! Who doesn’t love chocolate? 🙂 )
Thank you for sharing such a delicious, easy to make recipe! I love the chocolate with the extra crunch from the granola! Great snack as a special treat for myself.
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That’s awesome Jen! 🙂 🙂 Close call on both, right? 😉 Thank you for stopping by and letting me know how much you enjoyed these–it means a lot to me. 🙂 Treat yourself more often, you deserve it. <3
Ah… chocolate plus chocolate covered granola. Lots of chocolate here. Love it Demeter ??
YUP. My goal in life: to add more chocolate on top of chocolate. Thanks Sheryl! 🙂
Demeter,
This post was SO cute! I loved it! I wanted more!
Also, this recipe is ridiculously delicious looking. I saw the granola recipe from your previous post and thought it was a spectacular recipe. But then you went and added the granola on top of CHOCOLATE BARK! It sounds like heaven for breakfast! (This does qualify as breakfast food right?) 🙂
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Thank you Lucy. 🙂 You know, I think this technically DOES qualify as breakfast… Haha. Why not? 😉 Thanks for being such a loyal reader. 🙂 Hope you have a great week!
OH MY GOSH. You seriously just made me feel soo much better because I wake my husband up with revelations in the middle of the night TOO LOL!!! Like I’m cracking up because I’m like “this is SO ME!” The bark was a genius idea indeed, and look so great!
LOL. Okay, so we’re in the same, erm… very unique, boat. Haha. Hey, great minds think alike! 😉 Thanks so much Jessica!
hahahaha love the story, and desserts are always better when they have a great story behind them … and I would totally be just as excited at the light-bulb-moment thought of chocolate granola bark! 🙂 … Looks delish too, now on to the prev post to see how to make this yummy granola! 🙂
Oh, I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Serena! 🙂 Yup, food just tastes better with a tale, huh? Hehe. Thanks so much for checking out the previous post too!
Looks so good, and so crispy which I love, thanks for the idea
Thank you Keith! 🙂
That is the BEST story ever!!! hahahaha! I do think you are quite the genius adding granola to chocolate to make chocolate granola bark. I mean, who does that? You do that, that’s who! So simple yet it’s never crossed my mind. So happy you are in the food blogging world so I can benefit from your awesome recipe ideas. I thank you with my whole chocolate lovin’ heart ❤️
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YAAASSS!!! Haha. I’m so happy you liked it, K! Chocolate on chocolate on chocolate, is alls I’m sayin’! So happy that you are too… ‘cuz, duh (you’re awesome??)! Us chocolate lovin’ hearts have got to stick together. 😉 Thanks Karrie!
Lol, your California is hella showing! Mine does too when I get super excited-the hellas and bombs start popping out of my mouth/keyboard. And this is certainly something to get hella excited about! I didn’t know whether to pin it as dessert or a trail snack so I did both.
Right? Haha. Whatcha gonna do about it? 😉 Us Californians just can help ourselves. Thanks for pinning it as both! Hope you’re having a good weekend, Megan. 🙂
A bit late…I was busy packing ’cause tomorrow I’m leaving, but here I am! Yuppie for more chocolate! And a chocolate bark with your already super yummy chocolate granola…with a cute fairy tale included…It can’t get any better (or do you have more chocolatey surprises coming our way)? Anyway, I make up so many words, being that english is not my first language and sometimes I see weird looks on people’s faces…Loreto just laughs and laughs… 🙂
Wow Nicoletta! How is the move going? Also, are you there now? What a major feat it must be. You must tell me how you enjoy Canada. 🙂 I might just have a few chocolate surprises up my sleeve. 😉 We can all laugh and have a good time together! Hehe.
Wow! This is such a creative recipe! Simply amazing!
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Thanks so much Nish! 🙂