Fruit and Nutty Bars
Fuel your day with these irresistible homemade Fruit and Nutty Bars—perfect for breakfast on-the-go, midday snacks, or post-workout energy boosts! Packed with hearty rolled oats, crunchy almonds and walnuts, sweet dried cranberries, and naturally caramel-like dates, these bars strike the ideal balance between wholesome and indulgent. A luscious blend of honey and creamy peanut butter binds the ingredients together, while a hint of cinnamon and vanilla adds warming notes to every bite. Customize them with optional chocolate chips for a touch of decadence. Ready in just 35 minutes, these baked bars are easy to prepare, deliciously chewy, and naturally sweetened. Store a batch for grab-and-go convenience or share them as a homemade treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almonds
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup dates (pitted, chopped)
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.25 cup peanut butter (unsweetened and creamy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, walnuts, dried cranberries, and chopped dates. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a small saucepan over low heat, add the honey and peanut butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Pour the warm liquid mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
If using chocolate chips, fold them into the mixture at this stage.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to firmly press it down into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 10 even bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.0 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 886 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 312.4 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.0 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 181.4 g | ||
| Protein | 64.6 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 463 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1960 mg | 42% | |
*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.
