Best 6 Trail Mix Cookie Bars Recipes

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Looking for a sweet and satisfying snack that's also packed with wholesome ingredients? Look no further than these delicious trail mix cookie bars! Made with a combination of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, these bars are a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. They're also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and steps. In this article, you'll find two irresistible trail mix cookie bar recipes: a classic version and a vegan version made with almond butter. Both recipes are packed with flavor and texture, and they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The classic trail mix cookie bars are made with a combination of rolled oats, chopped nuts, dried fruits, and a mixture of brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. The vegan version uses almond butter instead of butter, and it's just as delicious and satisfying. So whether you're looking for a classic snack or a vegan treat, these trail mix cookie bars are sure to hit the spot!

Let's cook with our recipes!

TRAIL MIX BARS



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These no-bake bars make a yummy snack that the entire family will love! If desired, you can substitute other nut butter for the peanut butter and other nuts and seeds for the sunflower seeds.

Provided by leeka

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
3 cups crispy rice cereal
3 cups toasted oat cereal rings (such as Cheerios®)
1 ½ cups raw unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup raisins
¾ cup chocolate chips
1 cup honey
¾ cup brown sugar
2 cups peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix crispy rice cereal, oat cereal rings, sunflower seeds, raisins, and chocolate chips together in a large bowl.
  • Stir honey and brown sugar in a saucepan, place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Stir and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  • Pour the hot peanut butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until all dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish to make an even layer.
  • Let cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

TRAIL MIX COOKIE BARS



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Did you know: trail mix has been eaten by Native Americans for thousands of years? It originally included buffalo meat but the more familiar combination of nuts, raisins and chocolate most trail mixes include today, actually dates back to the 1910s, when outdoorsman Horace Kephart recommended it in his popular camping guide,...

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 c butter
1 c crushed graham crackers
1/2 c rolled oats
1 can(s) (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 c flaked coconut
3/4 c baking m&ms
3/4 c raisins
1 c whole peanuts

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Place butter in a 9x13 inch baking pan, heat in oven about 5 minutes or until butter is melted. Remove from oven. Tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers and oats , toss and coat with melted butter evenly and press into bottom of pan. .
  • 3. Sprinkle with m&m baking pieces, raisins and peanuts.
  • 4. Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle flaked coconut.
  • 5. Bake about 25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • 6. Cool in pan on wire rack. When completely cooled, cut into bars.

TRAIL MIX BLONDIE BARS



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These blondies started as a baking emergency. There was a potluck at my daughter's preschool, and I was out of ingredients. Muffin mix came to the rescue. -Josie Shapiro, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (14-3/4 ounces) chocolate chip quick bread and muffin mix
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup milk chocolate M&M's
2/3 cup coarsely crushed miniature pretzels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread mix, cracker crumbs, eggs and browned butter; stir just until blended. Stir in peanuts and raisins. Spread into prepared pan. Top with M&M's and pretzels. Bake 15-20 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TRAIL MIX COOKIES



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I was determined to make a tasty, guilt-free cookie and I am very pleased with how these turned out. They're not very sweet but have a subtle flavor of applesauce and cinnamon mixed in with chocolate chips, nuts, and dried cranberries.

Provided by dancer7889

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Cranberry

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup applesauce
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 egg whites
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ¼ cups quick cooking oats
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Beat applesauce, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat egg whites until they are frothy and begin to firm up. Fold egg whites into applesauce mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Fold into the egg mixture. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, walnuts, and cranberries. Drop by heaping teaspoons on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies in preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove immediately to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 71.8 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

TRAIL MIX BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, almonds, peanuts, raisin, chocolate candy

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Snacks

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup honey
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup almonds, chopped
½ cup peanuts
½ cup raisin
½ cup chocolate candy

Steps:

  • Melt peanut butter and honey together in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds.
  • Add oats, almonds, peanuts, and raisins into the bowl and mix until well coated. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  • Add chocolate candies and mix just until combined.
  • Line a baking dish with parchment paper and pour the cooled mixture into the pan. Press into the edges of the pan.
  • Cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Cut and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 18 grams

TRAIL MIX COOKIES



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Energizing trail mix is really easy to eat when it's baked inside cookies!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups M&M's® chocolate candies
1 cup peanuts
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Beat sugars, peanut butter, butter, shortening, vanilla and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, oats, baking powder and baking soda thoroughly. Stir in candies, peanuts and raisins.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly with fork.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Use a variety of nuts and seeds. This will give your cookie bars a more interesting flavor and texture. Some good options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookie bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookie bars hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookie bars until they are golden brown. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookie bars cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Trail mix cookie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, making them a healthy and nutritious snack. Plus, they are so versatile that you can customize them to your own liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give trail mix cookie bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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