Hikers Bars
Fuel your next outdoor adventure with these no-bake, nutrient-packed Hiker's Bars—a perfect combination of energy-boosting ingredients and natural sweetness. Loaded with hearty rolled oats, crunchy almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds, these bars also feature superfoods like chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and dried fruits for a chewy, satisfying bite. A rich blend of honey and natural peanut butter binds it all together, while a hint of cinnamon and vanilla adds a cozy, aromatic touch. Add optional dark chocolate chips for a decadent twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, these wholesome snacks can be refrigerated for quick access or frozen for meal prep convenience. Ideal for on-the-go fuel, post-workout recovery, or hiking trail sustenance, Hiker's Bars are your new favorite healthy snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cups almonds, chopped
- 0.5 cups walnuts, chopped
- 0.25 cups pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cups chopped dried apricots
- 0.5 cups honey
- 0.5 cups natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cups dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, dried cranberries, and chopped dried apricots. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey and peanut butter. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a large spatula or your hands to mix until everything is evenly coated and sticks together.
If using chocolate chips, fold them into the mixture once it has slightly cooled to avoid melting.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it firmly into an even layer. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to compress the mixture as much as possible for a cohesive bar texture.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the mixture out of the dish. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 12 bars or your desired size.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
293 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 303 mg | 6% | |
*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.
