Shanibars
Fuel your active lifestyle with these wholesome and irresistibly chewy Shanibars, the ultimate homemade snack bars packed with heart-healthy rolled oats, crunchy mixed nuts, and naturally sweet dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or apricots. A luscious blend of honey, peanut butter, and a hint of vanilla ties everything together, creating a perfectly balanced flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfectly baked to golden-brown perfection, these bars can be customized with optional dark chocolate chips for a decadent touch. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked in 20, Shanibars are an easy, nutrient-dense snack ideal for busy mornings, post-workout refueling, or on-the-go munching. Store them in an airtight container to enjoy all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or a mix)
- 1 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.33 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and dried fruits. If using chocolate chips, set them aside for now.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all the oats are coated and the ingredients are well combined.
If adding chocolate chips, let the mixture cool slightly before folding them in so they don’t melt.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it down firmly and evenly into the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the pan cool completely on a wire rack. This may take about 1 hour.
Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars.
Store the ShaniBars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.2 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.1 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 972 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 473.5 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.4 g | 180% | |
| Total Sugars | 290.8 g | ||
| Protein | 79.8 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 476 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 3670 mg | 78% | |
*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.
