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Trail Mix Granola Bars


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  • Author: chef-caterina
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious homemade trail mix granola bars packed with seeds, nuts, and dried fruits, perfect for a healthy snack.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup seeds of choice (1/4 cup sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup pepitas recommended)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds suggested)
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or apple/pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 cup cranberries
  • 1/4 cup dried pineapple
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chunks
  • 1/3 cup raw honey
  • 1/4 cup nut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Toast your seeds and nuts on a sheet pan for 5 minutes until lightly toasted.
  3. In a large bowl, combine toasted seeds, nuts, oats, chia seeds, coconut flakes, sea salt, cinnamon, cranberries, dried pineapple, and chocolate; toss to mix.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, nut butter, and vanilla extract; stir for 1 minute until combined and warm.
  5. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until all are coated.
  6. Transfer to a lined loaf pan and pack tightly with a greased spatula.
  7. Refrigerate until hardened enough to cut into bars.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg