Description
These Peanut Butter Trail Mix Bars are a delicious and satisfying snack that’s perfect for on-the-go energy. Packed with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, these no-bake bars are easy to make and are a great alternative to store-bought granola bars.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins:
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
- Melt Peanut Butter and Honey: In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir together the peanut butter and honey until smooth and warm. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated. Let cool slightly, then fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Press into Pan: Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Slice and Serve: Lift out using the parchment paper, then cut into bars.
Notes
- You can customize the mix-ins based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
