Mixed Nut Bars
Discover the ultimate snack with these irresistible Mixed Nut Bars—packed with a wholesome medley of almonds, cashews, walnuts, and nutrient-rich pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Enhanced with dried cranberries and optional dark chocolate chips, this no-fuss recipe is naturally sweetened with honey and bound together with creamy peanut or almond butter for a soft, chewy texture. Toasted to perfection to bring out their nutty aroma, these bars are a delightful balance of crunch and chew, making them an ideal grab-and-go breakfast or an energizing midday treat. Prepped in just 15 minutes with minimal baking, these homemade granola bars are not only loaded with protein, fiber, and antioxidants but are also customizable to suit your tastes. Perfect for meal prep and easily stored, they’re a wholesome solution for busy days or as a guilt-free snack to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup cashews
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
Spread the almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and rolled oats evenly onto a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for 8-10 minutes until fragrant, stirring halfway through to prevent burning.
Remove the toasted nuts and seeds from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and peanut butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted nuts and seeds, dried cranberries, and optional dark chocolate chips. Pour the honey-peanut butter mixture over the nut mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it down firmly and evenly into the dish.
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or until it sets firmly.
Once set, lift the mixture out of the baking dish using the parchment paper and place it on a cutting board. Cut into 12 bars or your desired size.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or in the freezer for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 295.1 g | 378% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.1 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 76.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 919 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 359.3 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.7 g | 217% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.6 g | ||
| Protein | 125.8 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 716 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 33.8 mg | 188% | |
| Potassium | 3337 mg | 71% | |
*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.
