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Ahh…and drizzled in chocolate too.
Because I really just get a little carried away sometimes.
I am not sorry in the least though. Nothing wrong with a little extra drizzle of the good stuff.
I know that it is only August twelfth and all, but apparently many kids are already headed back to school. Little Asher (not so little anymore – she is going to be six in a few weeks!) goes back the twentieth, but I know some kids are already back in school. Don’t the school officials know this is WAY too earlier to be back in school? August is still summer, and sitting in the classroom on a hot August day just does not sound fun… or fair.
Oh well, at least back to school means new notebooks, pencils, pretty colored pens, FALL BOOTS (I love fall and I LOVE boots) and snacks. Lots and lots of after school snacks. My favorite.
Back to school also means back to baking. I am so excited to start really baking again. I kind of miss all my crazy cupcakes, sweet bars and baked cookies. Sounds like I’m coming down with baking fever. Or maybe I’m just looking for an excuse to turn my oven on! My bare legs are getting goosebumps because of our fall-like, cozy weather. It’s cold and dreary and the boys even had a bonfire going all day on Sunday.
It reminded me of a fall Sunday when I was a kid. The football game on and the fire roaring. The smells of fresh firewood burning and the crisp, cool air against my face. Those are some of the most comforting feelings to me.
I know, STOP. I will. My brain is stopping all fall thoughts now.
Thinking summer, summer, SUMMER! All month long.
And these bars couldn’t be a better representation of summer. I mean, I did stuff them with plenty of garden fresh zucchini.
Zucchini in the bars? Well, you can’t really see the zucchini, but it’s there. It’s actually good you can’t really see it because then the people who fear anything green don’t run screaming. Which would honestly be most of my family members. Whimps I tell you.
Anyway, these bars are SIMPLE. They can be made gluten free and vegan if need, which makes them perfect for everyone. I did bake them, but you do not have to if you don’t have time or it’s just too hot. BUT IÂ highly recommend baking. Baking them makes them perfectly crisp on the outside, but soft and chewy in the middle. That’s a great combo.
My other littler secret? I probably slipped in a cup or so of whole grain Cheerios. Yeah, it’s a good idea.
To make things even better, the granola bars get dipped in a little chocolate. Ok, a lot of chocolate. I figure by the time school is out for the day everyone (adults included) are pretty much beat. Chocolate is the perfect little pick me up.
It works every time. Like a charm.
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Things dipped in chocolate always make a day better!
I can’t wait to make these, granola, zucchini, and chocolate. What’s not love!
Thanks Amy!
I need to make these GF for our grand daughter in law. I would have to omit the chocolate on part of it though because she can’r eat it. They look so good and yummy.
Thanks Charlotte!
What this is crazy?!!! Sounds so so good!
Thank you!
These look yummy! Can’t wait to make them – perfect afternoon pick me up!
Thanks Kathy!
These are seriously amazing!! Love that you also have a little Asher in your house. 🙂
Thanks Liz! I love your dark chocolate cherry bars! 🙂
Tieghan, zucchini nestled in there is such a clever idea! And I also love the chocolate drizzle on top of these granola bars! Pinned!
Thanks Olivia!
I love these! Not only are they great for kid’s lunch boxes, but I’m always looking for snacks to bring to work with me. These look perfect! 🙂
Thanks Beth! They are perfect for both! 🙂
I LOVE making my own bulk granola but for some reason have never made my own granola bars. Time to change that! *scurries off to kitchen to use gigantic garden zucchinis* 🙂
Thanks! Hope you love these!
Can’t believe it is already back-to-school time! Craziness. The summer has flown by! I love that you put zucchini in these! Never would have thought to do that.
Summer has so flown by. Time needs to slow itself down a little!
Thanks Laura! 🙂
This is such a neat way to use zucchini!! I definitely need to get on this!
Thanks! 🙂
YESSSSS! Love that you snuck in some zuchinni!!
Thanks Sophia!
I love that the nutritional value of the fiber and zucchini cancels out the chocolate so spread it on thick..I would love to come home to one of these after a long day and I agree August is still summer. Kids shouldn’t go back until after labor day.
See, I knew I liked the way you think! Ha! 🙂
Thanks so much!
Oh and I could not agree me!! After labor day os perfect for back to school.
I love the abundant amount of chocolate drizzle on top of these granola bars! The zucchini is such a great idea and I love that it’s hidden for those picky eaters 😉
Thanks Julie! Hope you had a great Tuesday!
I was JUST talking about this, beginning of August is just insanely early to be getting back to school. I’ve heard some schools are starting to go year round as well. Yikes. Anyhoo, loving these granola bars! Zucchini nestled in there is such a great idea Tieghan!
Year round? That is just not nice!
Thank Nicole! 🙂
i have just been gifted some courgettes and I’m training for a marathon. Sounds like perfect running fuel to me… I can’t wait to make them. So glad to see a granola bar recipe that doesn’t require a food processor!
Thanks! Hope you love them and good luck with training!