No Bake Oat Trail Mix Bars

https://foodloversmarket.co.za/recipes/no-bake-trail-mix-bars/

The perfect snack that combines healthy with homemade. These easy no-bake trail mix bars are great for lunchboxes or as a quick, nutritious snack. They’re super easy to prepare – just remember to store them in the fridge. They can also be made in bulk and be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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Prep Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

1 hour

Ingredients

For the Dry Ingredients:

  • 560ml (2¼ cups) rolled oats
  • 250ml (1 cup) mixed nuts, chopped
  • 30ml (2 Tbsp) chia seeds
  • 45ml (3 Tbsp) mixed seeds
  • Pinch of salt

For the Wet Ingredients:

  • 60ml (¼ cup) honey
  • 15ml (1 Tbsp) maple syrup
  • 80ml (1/3 cup) natural almond butter
  • 80ml (1/3 cup) You First Odourless Coconut Oil
  • 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla

To Finish:

  • 100g dark chocolate, melted

For the Toppings:

  • Melted dark chocolate
  • Dried cranberries and coconut flakes
  • Dried banana chips
  • Your favourite nuts

Directions

  1. Line a 20cm x 28cm tin with baking paper.
  2. Combine all the dry ingredients.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine all the wet ingredients and warm on stovetop for about 1 minute.
  4. Mix wet and dry ingredients together and flatten in prepared tin.
  5. Once the bar mix is set, remove from tin and cut into desired-size bars.
  6. Drizzle all with melted dark chocolate and decorate with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • What if I am Vegan?
    • Substitute the Honey for a healthy vegan-friendly alternative, like date syrup, maple syrup, or stevia liquid.
  • What if I am Gluten-Free?
  • Are these bars available in a Food Lover’s Market store?
    • No, this a recipe to make your own trail mix bars. It’s super easy, give it a try.
  • Can I get the ingredients delivered to my door?
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