Healthy Snack Bars
Delicious and nutritious homemade snack bars, perfect for any time of the day. Whether for breakfast, a pick-me-up, or dessert, these bars are easy to make and customizable.
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best results.
- 1 cup nut butter (like almond or cashew) Choose your favorite nut butter.
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
Mix-ins
- 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts.
- ½ cup dried fruits (like cranberries or apricots) Choose your preferred dried fruits.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For extra flavor.
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon Add warmth and depth.
- a pinch of salt Enhances flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, nut butter, and honey or maple syrup until blended.
- Fold in chopped nuts, dried fruits, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Remove from the dish using the parchment paper and cut into squares or rectangles.
Notes
These snack bars can be served plain or topped with a drizzle of extra nut butter. For a crunchier texture, toast the oats and nuts in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes before mixing.