Diet Chewy Crunchy Snack Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings guilt-free with these Diet Chewy Crunchy Snack Bars, a wholesome blend of textures and flavors perfect for busy lifestyles. Packed with nutrient-rich rolled oats, chia seeds, and dried cranberries, these no-bake bars deliver the ideal balance of chewiness and crunch. A luscious almond butter and honey mixture binds the ingredients together, while a hint of sea salt and mini dark chocolate chips add irresistible layers of sweetness and a touch of indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and requiring no oven, these easy-to-make bars are a healthy, grab-and-go option for breakfasts, snacks, or post-workout pick-me-ups. Keep them refrigerated for freshness, and enjoy clean eating with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup crisp rice cereal
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, crisp rice cereal, chia seeds, mini dark chocolate chips, and dried cranberries. Mix well to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth, warm, and fully combined. Do not let it boil.
Pour the warm almond butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Add the sea salt. Use a spatula to mix everything together until all the dry ingredients are coated and well incorporated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press it down firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a flat glass. Make sure to compress the mixture as much as possible to ensure the bars hold together.
Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm and set.
Once chilled, remove the snack bar slab from the pan by lifting the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 12 evenly sized bars using a sharp knife.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage. Enjoy as a healthy snack or a quick grab-and-go breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.5 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1362 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.7 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.9 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.3 g | ||
| Protein | 61.7 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 556 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 45.2 mg | 251% | |
| Potassium | 1769 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
