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Nutritious No-Bake Trail Mix Granola Bars Recipe

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These Nutritious No-Bake Trail Mix Granola Bars are a perfect wholesome snack packed with nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup. Made without any baking required, they come together easily and offer a satisfying, chewy texture with bursts of crunch. Ideal for on-the-go energy, lunchboxes, or a quick bite anytime.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling time)
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup almond butter (creamy, unsweetened)
  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp maple syrup

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups rolled oats (certified gluten free if needed)
  • 1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped
  • 1/2 cup raw pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan if needed)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Pan: Line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang the edges. This will make lifting the granola bars out much easier after setting.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Ensure the almond butter is very soft and creamy; if it’s hard, soften it by heating briefly in the microwave.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped pecans, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, hemp seeds, dark chocolate chips, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Incorporate Dry into Wet: Pour the dry ingredients gradually into the wet ingredient bowl, stirring continuously to combine everything thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and well blended. This method minimizes mess and helps keep all ingredients together.
  5. Press Mixture into Pan: Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking pan. Spread evenly with a spoon, then firmly press down using a hard, flat surface like the back of a rectangular glass container (with parchment underneath) to compact the bars and ensure they bind well. This step is essential for the bars to hold their shape.
  6. Chill to Set: Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the bars to firm up properly.
  7. Cut and Serve: Once set, use the parchment edges to lift the granola block out of the pan onto a cutting board. With a sharp chef’s knife, cut into evenly sized bars and enjoy.

Notes

  • For best results, make sure the almond butter is very soft to facilitate easier mixing.
  • Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan is key to ensuring the bars hold together well.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
  • You can customize by swapping dried cranberries for other dried fruits or nuts based on preference.
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if you require gluten-free bars.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/nutritious-no-bake-trail-mix-granola-bars-recipe/