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Fruit and Nut Bars
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Fruit and Nut Bars

Fruit and Nut Bars combine rolled oats, oat flour, chopped dried fruits (prunes, raisins, apricot), walnuts, and cacao nibs into a dough moistened with water, baked into soft, chewy bars. The mix balances nutty, sweet, and slightly bitter textures, making it a wholesome snack option stored refrigerated for freshness.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 323 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats old fashioned
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup Medjool dates or prunes
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried apricot
  • 1 cup walnuts finely chopped*
  • 2 Tablespoons cacao nibs
  • 2/3 cup water

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Cover an 8-inch x 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place prunes, raisins and apricots in a mini-chopper or food processor and pulse until well chopped.
  3. Combine flour, oats, chopped fruit mixture, nuts, cacao nibs and 2/3 cup water in a large bowl and knead with your hands until a ball of dough forms.
  4. Press dough firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Cut into squares with a sharp knife before placing in the oven.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until baked through but still soft (don’t over-bake them or the bars will be dry and tough).
  6. Leftover bars should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should keep for 1-2 weeks.

Notes

  • Using whole wheat, spelt, or all-purpose flour instead of oat flour will work with slight texture differences.
  • Chop nuts in a food processor or mini-chopper to save time.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they keep well for 1 to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g (53%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 21g 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.