Description
Delicious no-bake protein bars with almonds and mixed dried berries, perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almonds (about 143 g)
- 1 cup mixed dried berries (about 120 g; cranberries, blueberries, cherries, or a blend)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (about 40 g)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (about 60–85 g; honey will be slightly heavier)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter — about 128 g)
- 1/4 cup flax seeds or chia seeds (about 30–40 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almonds, dried berries, rolled oats, flax or chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. If desired, pulse half the almonds briefly in a food processor before mixing.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until all dry bits are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking dish. Press it firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Optionally, freeze for 30–40 minutes for firmer bars.
- Lift the set block from the pan using parchment overhang and cut into 8 equal bars.
Notes
For firmer bars, press tightly and refrigerate or freeze briefly. Enjoy bars on their own or paired with yogurt or a smoothie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8.9g
- Protein: 9.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg