Description
A customizable and wholesome snack made with oats, nuts, and dried fruits, perfect for a healthy bite anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (like almond or peanut butter)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 3/4 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chopped nuts, dried fruits, and a pinch of salt.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey (or maple syrup) and nut butter until smooth and combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon, if using.
- Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.
- Once the mixture has cooled slightly, fold in the mini chocolate chips if using.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it down firmly and evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Once firm, lift out the parchment and cut into bars or squares.
Notes
- Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Add shredded coconut or chia seeds for extra texture and nutrition.
- Drizzle with melted dark chocolate for a decadent touch.
- Use dried mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.
- Add a pinch of cayenne and ginger for a spicy variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg