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Trail Mix Granola Bars
The BEST chewy trail mix granola bars with chocolate chips, oats, peanut butter, and honey! An easy no-bake recipe for an on-the-go snack!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup old fashioned rolled oats gluten free if needed
- ¾ cup crispy rice or other puffed grain cereal, whole grain if possible (I used this one)
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed meal
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup mixed dried fruit I used 1/4 cup raisins and 1/4 cup reduced-sugar dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup mixed nuts and/or seeds, I used a mix of toasted pumpkin seeds and almonds
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips dairy free if needed
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on two of the sides like handles. Generously coat the foil or paper with baking spray. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Melt gently and stir until smooth and combined. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cereal, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt, then stir in the dried fruit, nuts/seeds, and chocolate chips.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the top, then stir until the ingredients are evenly moistened.
- Scoop the mixture into the prepared baking pan, then with a spatula or your fingers, press into an even layer. If the mixture is too sticky, lay a sheet of plastic wrap over the top, then press on its surface.
- Place the bars in the refrigerator to set, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Once fully chilled, remove the bars from the pan with the foil or paper “handles,” then, using a very sharp knife, slice into bars. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator or freezer for later.
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Notes
- NOTE ON PEANUT BUTTER: I used Jif Creamy Natural Peanut Butter, which does not need to be stirred at room temperature. If you use a different brand or formula, you may need to alter the amount of liquid/oats/salt to suit your tastes and ensure the bars hold together once chilled. This recipe is flexible and forgiving, so feel free to adjust as needed.
- TO STORE: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks in a covered container.
- TO FREEZE: Trail mix chewy granola bars may be frozen for up to 3 months when wrapped tightly in plastic and stored in a freezer-safe container.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bar
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
148mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.