Mediterranean Diet Almond Bars
Elevate your snack game with these wholesome Mediterranean Diet Almond Bars, a nutritious blend of raw almonds, rolled oats, and dried apricots that perfectly embodies the heart-healthy principles of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Sweetened naturally with honey and enhanced by the warmth of ground cinnamon, these bars are packed with chia seeds for a boost of fiber and omega-3s. Just 15 minutes of prep and baking make them an ideal grab-and-go snack or satisfying post-workout treat. Made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients and bound together by melted coconut oil, these nutty, chewy bars offer irresistible flavor and texture in every bite. Perfect for meal prep, they’ll keep fresh in your pantry or fridge, ensuring you have a healthy option ready at all times.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
In a food processor, add the raw almonds and rolled oats. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, but still retains some texture.
Add the dried apricots to the food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped and well incorporated into the almond-oat mixture.
Transfer the mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and sea salt, and stir to combine.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil and honey together. Once melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the melted coconut oil and honey mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until well combined and the mixture is evenly damp.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or a spatula to smooth out the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the baking dish.
Once cooled, lift the bars out of the baking dish using the parchment paper. Cut into 10 equal-sized bars.
Store the almond bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1958 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.1 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 595 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.9 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.7 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.0 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 604 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1974 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.
