Trail Mix Bars
Fuel your adventures with these wholesome and chewy Trail Mix Bars, the perfect no-bake snack packed with energy-boosting ingredients. Made with toasted rolled oats, crunchy almonds and walnuts, tangy dried cranberries, sweet raisins, and nutrient-dense pumpkin and chia seeds, these bars are held together by a luscious combination of honey, creamy peanut butter, and a hint of vanilla. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no need for an oven, this recipe delivers a customizable, portable treat that’s rich in fiber, protein, and natural sweetness. Ideal for meal prepping, hiking trips, or an afternoon pick-me-up, these homemade granola bars are easy to make, deliciously satisfying, and perfect for keeping you fueled throughout the day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almonds (chopped)
- 0.5 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and toast the rolled oats for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted oats, chopped almonds, walnuts, dried cranberries, raisins, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a small saucepan, combine honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and well blended, about 2-3 minutes. Do not let it boil.
Pour the warm honey and peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Using a spatula, mix thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are coated and stick together.
Line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Transfer the mixture into the dish and press it firmly and evenly into the corners using the back of a spatula or the bottom of a glass.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour to set the bars. Once firm, use the parchment overhang to lift the mixture out of the dish and place it on a cutting board.
Cut the firm mixture into 12 bars using a sharp knife. Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 93 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 254 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.
