Best 2 Fruit And Nut Snack Bars Recipes

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Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST FRUIT AND NUT BARS

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Provided by Monica Reinagel

Categories Nut Bake Low Cal High Fiber Wheat/Gluten-Free Condiment Dried Fruit Honey Seed Peanut Butter

Yield Makes 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole flaxseed (or 2/3 cup ground flax)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
Pinch salt (two pinches if peanut butter is unsalted)
1/3 cup water
2/3 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, etc.)
2/3 cup nuts or seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, chopped almonds, etc.)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. Grind whole flaxseed in a coffee or spice grinder. Combine with peanut butter, honey, salt, and water in large bowl and stir to combine.
3. Add dried fruits, nuts and seeds in whatever combination you like. Batter will be very stiff.
4. Spray 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick spray and divide batter evenly into cups. Use damp fingers to press batter into cups and flatten tops.
5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until tops are dry and edges are a deep, toasty brown (bars will not rise). Cool completely and store in air-tight container for up to two weeks.

FRUIT AND NUT SNACK BARS

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Crunchy, nutty, and sweet, these bars have a peanut butter and brown sugar syrup keeping dried fruit, cereal, and more together.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups Cheerios™ Cereal
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Grease 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all snack mix ingredients; mix well. Set aside.
In medium saucepan, combine all syrup ingredients except vanilla. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
Pour syrup over snack mix; toss to coat. Press mixture firmly in greased pan. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled. Cut into bars. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 9 g

Tips:

Use ripe fruit. This will ensure that your bars are full of flavor and sweetness.
Don't overcook the fruit. You want it to be soft, but not mushy.
Use a variety of nuts and seeds. This will give your bars a nice crunch and texture.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make fruit and nut snack bars, so feel free to get creative and try new things.
Make sure your bars are completely cool before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Fruit and nut snack bars are a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. They're also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits, nuts, and seeds. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, reach for a fruit and nut snack bar. Your body will thank you!