Description
Create simple, delicious Homemade Trail Mix Bars perfect for a healthy snack when you are on the move. These bars bring together wholesome ingredients for satisfying energy.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1/2 cup seeds (pumpkin, sunflower)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate chips. Mix well.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt until just melted and smooth. Stir constantly.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spatula or another piece of parchment paper to compact it.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is important for them to set properly.
- Once fully cooled, lift the parchment paper to remove the block. Cut into desired bar or square sizes.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You can customize the mix-ins with your favorite dried fruits or nuts.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Pressing the mixture very firmly helps the bars hold their shape after baking.
- These bars stay fresh for up to one week when stored correctly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Estimate needed
- Sugar: Estimate needed
- Sodium: Estimate needed
- Fat: Estimate needed
- Saturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Trans Fat: Estimate needed
- Carbohydrates: Estimate needed
- Fiber: Estimate needed
- Protein: Estimate needed
- Cholesterol: Estimate needed