Healthy Nut Bars
These homemade healthy nut bars are a nutritious and delicious snack that's perfect for busy lifestyles! Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, crunchy almonds and cashews, sweet dried cranberries, and a sprinkle of chia seeds, these no-bake bars offer the perfect balance of energy-boosting goodness and natural sweetness. A creamy blend of natural peanut butter and honey holds everything together, while a touch of dark chocolate chips adds an indulgent twist. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, these easy energy bars are ideal for meal prepping ahead of a busy week. Whether you're looking for a post-workout snack, a portable breakfast, or a healthy treat for the kids, these fridge-friendly bars are a satisfying and customizable option. Plus, they're gluten-free and made without refined sugars, so you can feel great about indulging!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Almonds
- 0.5 cup Cashews
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Natural peanut butter
- 0.3 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to help lift the bars out later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and dried cranberries. Stir to mix evenly.
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until slightly warm and easier to mix. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Pour the warm peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
If desired, fold in the dark chocolate chips gently to distribute them throughout the mixture.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, or until it sets and firms up.
Once set, lift the mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board and slice it into 10 even bars.
Store the nut bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 221 mg | 5% | |
*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.
