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Homemade Nuts Bar

These homemade nuts bars are crunchy, naturally sweet, and packed with almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, and seeds. They're perfect for breakfast, meal prep, lunchboxes, or a healthy grab-and-go snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chill time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snack, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole almonds
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • ½ cup pistachios
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Optional: ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
  • Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Silicone spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Step 1
  2. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Step 2
  4. Spread the almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and oats on a baking sheet. Toast for 8–10 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  5. Step 3
  6. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
  7. Step 4
  8. Transfer the toasted nuts and oats to a large mixing bowl. Add the dried cranberries if using.
  9. Step 5
  10. Pour the warm honey mixture over the nuts and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  11. Step 6
  12. Fold in the chocolate chips only after the mixture has cooled slightly to prevent melting.
  13. Step 7
  14. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press it down firmly using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup.
  15. Step 8
  16. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours, or until completely firm.
  17. Step 9
  18. Lift the mixture from the pan using the parchment paper and slice into 12 bars.

Notes

  • Toasting the nuts enhances flavor and crunch.
  • Press the mixture firmly so the bars hold together.
  • For extra crunch, refrigerate overnight before slicing.
  • Feel free to swap your favorite nuts or seeds.
  • Store bars between layers of parchment paper to prevent sticking.