Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Recipes from Dietitian Jenn Messina

Jenn Messina is an experienced Registered Dietitian and a mom of two energetic kids. To her, food is life! It nourishes our bodies, minds, and spirits and connects us to each other and to our heritage.

After graduating from the University of British Columbia, she spent the last 16 years working as a Registered Dietitian with thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds. With so much nutrition information on the web, it can be frustrating, confusing and overwhelming. Jenn became an RD because she is passionate about helping people and truly enjoys learning about your life, work, families, and diets.

Jenn Messina

I love a good grab-and-go snack but store bought granola bars are often lower in protein. Try this little recipe for a homemade, high protein, and zero-packaging alternative. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almonds

• 1 cup rolled oats

• ½ cup @mumgry chocolate peanut butter

• 5-6 dates

• 2 tbsp chia seeds

• 2 tbsp hemp hearts

• 2 tbsp cranberries

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

Instructions:

1. Line a pan with parchment paper

2. Add almonds and dates to a food processor (or bullet) with a few tablespoons of water.

3. Add date purée to a large bowl and then add all other ingredients (use your hands if necessary)

4. Press onto the pan in a rectangular shape and let cool in the fridge

5. Once the granola bar is cooled, slice into bars and enjoy!