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Nut Bar Recipe

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa
June 4, 2021
4.72 from 7 votes


Last Updated June 28, 2023 | 4 Comments

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Easy and delicious homemade Nut Bars packed full of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and oats. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, these tasty little nut-filled bars of energy are the perfect mid-afternoon snack.

A close up of nut bars

Do you love finding new ideas for healthy snacks? Are you a nut lover who can’t resist the sweet, chewy goodness of dried fruit? Then this nut bar recipe is sure to please your taste buds and power up your day. With a mix of nutritious nuts, seeds, and fruit, these bars provide the perfect fuel for your workouts and busy schedule.

These bars pop with contrasting colors from the cranberries and pepitas and shimmer from the sweet agave coating. But the real beauty of these bars is that they are as delicious as they are beautiful (and healthy). Plus, they are also super easy to make. With just a few minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that will keep for days. And they’re also vegan-friendly, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

mixing bowl full of nut bar mix

How to Make a Nut Bar

  1. Start by preheating the oven to 315°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  2. Spread the almonds, cashews, oats, pepitas, quinoa, and flaxseeds on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until toasted. 
  3. While the mixture is toasting in the oven, whisk together brown rice syrup, maple syrup, and sea salt in a small bowl.
  4. Transfer the toasted ingredients to a large bowl and add the dried blueberries, cranberries, cherries, and toasted coconut.
  5. Pour the syrup mixture over the nuts and seeds, and mix until sticky and fully combined.
  6. Press the fruit and nut mixture firmly into an 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper. Chill in the fridge for an hour or in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up the bars.
  7. Slice into 12 bars and serve.

Recipe Tip

To help these nut bars stick together easier, transfer the toasted almonds, cashews, oats, and pepitas to a blender or food processor and pulse until they are roughly chopped into small pieces. Transfer them to the large bowl with the dried berries, coconut, toasted quinoa, and flaxseeds, and proceed with the instructions as outlined.

Nut bar mix spread out in pan for baking

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  • Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter
  • Chia Seed Pudding
  • Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipe

If you try making this Nut Bar Recipe, please leave me a comment and let me know! I always love to hear your thoughts.

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6 nut bars cut on parchment paper

Nut Bar Recipe

4.72 from 7 votes
AuthorAuthor: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa
For a yummy Nut Bar recipe packed full of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and oats, look no further. These gluten-free and dairy-free treats make the best healthy snacks ever!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
freeze time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 cup cashews
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup pepitas
  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • ⅔ cup dried blueberries
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup dried cherries
  • ½ cup unsweetened toasted coconut
  • 2 tablespoon toasted flax seeds
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ cup brown rice syrup
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 315 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Additionally, line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place almonds, cashews, oats, pepitas, quinoa and flaxseeds (if not already toasted) on the pre-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes ot until everything is nice and toasty.
  • As everything is toasting, whisk together the brown rice syrup, maple syrup and sea salt in a small bowl. Whisk until all ingredients are fully combined.
  • When the nuts and oats are finished toasting, remove sheet from the oven and carefully transfer all ingredients to a large bowl. Add the dried blueberries, cranberries, cherries and toasted coconut.
  • Pour the brown rice and maple syrup mixture over the nuts and seeds and mix until fully incorporated (it will be sticky).
  • Pour the mixture into your prepared 8×8 pan and press down firmly. I used the flat bottom of my measuring cup. Continue to press down until it is nice and packed down tight.
  • Place in the fridge for an hour or the freezer for at least 30 minutes to help firm up the bars and keep them together (I recommend the freezer).
  • Slice into 12 bars and serve.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2.5mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress

About Jessica Randhawa

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

Comments

  1. Dena says

    August 9, 2023 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    My husband raved about these bars! Absolutely delicious! I ate a bar with a banana for breakfast and didn’t feel hungry until the early afternoon. Great ‘pick me up’ snack!

    Reply
  2. Carmelleta says

    January 21, 2020 at 8:41 pm

    hi, I’m ready to make these. I was wondering if I heated the rice syrup and maple syrup to a
    candy crackle temperature, could I eliminate to refrigeration and get something like a
    brittle? Might have to try it before I’m able to get and answer.
    Thanks for the recipe.
    -CNP

    Reply
    • Carmelleta says

      February 5, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      So I did make them according to the recipe. I also heated the syrup and
      carefully poured it into the cooled mixture. Then I put it all into
      the fridge to cool down. THEY TURNED OUT AWESOME.!
      Thanks for the recipe. Huge thumbs up.

      Reply
      • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa says

        February 5, 2020 at 9:24 pm

        Thanks for the positive feedback Carmelleta 🙂

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