These Nut and Seed Bars are a true masterpiece. An easy and tasty recipe that uses wholesome ingredients. Perfect to have throughout the week (meal-prep friendly).
Are you tried of buying granola bars that have a long list of ingredients?
Me too! I used to spend way too much time at the grocery store reading long ingredient lists trying to find the healthiest bar.
Luckily, these Nut and Seed Bars came to the rescue. These bars are made with clean, REAL and simple ingredients. The only sugar in this recipe is honey, but maple syrup or agave can be used as well.
Ingredient Notes
Nutritional Benefits
With so many nutrient-dense foods in this recipe, you are not only going to be satisfied but energized for your day.
The quinoa adds a good source of protein in addition to high in both vitamins and minerals. Both the almonds and cashews contain heart-healthy unsaturated fats.
Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber. Fiber takes longer for your body to digest, making you feel full for a longer period of time.
Pumpkin seeds are rich in vitamins and minerals like manganese and vitamin K. They also contain zinc, a mineral that helps the immune system fight bacteria and viruses (Source).
Last, but definitely not least, let's talk about coconut! Coconuts are especially high in manganese, which is essential for bone health. They’re also rich in copper and iron, which help form red blood cells, as well as selenium, an important antioxidant that protects your cells (Source).
How to Make Nut and Seed Bars
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Add your quinoa, almonds and cashews to a baking tray and toast for 15 minutes, turning halfway through
- Let cool after removing from the oven. Decrease the oven temperature to 350 degrees F
- Once those are cooled, add the mixture to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients, except for the honey and cinnamon
- Melt the honey in the microwave for 30 seconds
- Remove from the microwave and stir in the cinnamon to create a cinnamon honey mixture
- Mix until combined then pour over the dry ingredients
- Mix it all together until fully combined
- Grab a s small, glass baking dish and spread the mixture in an even layer
- Put back into the oven for a total of 20 minutes, turning halfway through
- Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing
- Slice and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Using clean, whole ingredients these bars are the healthiest ones out there.
Not only that but they keep me energized throughout the morning without having to reach for extra snacks before lunch! Pair with greek yogurt for added protein.
Yes, it's simple when following the steps laid out below.
It may be intimidating to be making your own granola bars at home but you'll soon find out how easy it is. Once you taste the bars...you will never go back to the processed ones from the grocery store!
many people use corn syrup or brown rice syrup but the absolute BEST option (and healthiest) is to use honey. and that's exactly what we'll be using in this recipe. not to mention, the delicious flavor honey adds to the other ingredients.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Related Recipes for a Healthy Breakfast
- Mango Pineapple Smoothie
- Starbucks Egg White Bites Recipe
- Breakfast Banana Split
- Chocolate Coconut Date Balls
- High Protein Mini Egg Bites
- Blueberry Baked Oats without Banana
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Nut and Seed Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup quinoa
- ½ cup raw almonds
- ½ cup cashews
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Add your quinoa, almonds and cashews to a baking tray and toast for 15 minutes, turning halfway through
- Let cool after removing from the oven. Decrease the oven temperature to 350 degrees F
- Once those are cooled, add the mixture to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients, except for the honey and cinnamon
- Melt the honey in the microwave for 30 seconds
- Remove from the microwave and stir in the cinnamon to create a cinnamon honey mixture
- Mix until combined then pour over the dry ingredients
- Mix it all together until fully combined
- Grab a s small, glass baking dish and spread the mixture in an even layer
- Put back into the oven for a total of 20 minutes, turning halfway through
- Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Texture : chewy with an amazing crunch factor
- Flavor : nutty + delicious. the coconut with the toasted nuts add great dimensions to the bar
- Perfect for breakfast during the week, especially when on-the-go
- Sweetened with honey to keep the recipe refined sugar free
- No added ingredients, just nuts, seeds, honey and cinnamon to create a delicious and healthy breakfast bar (or for any other time of the day!)
Love the combo of cinnamon, crunchy nuts and seeds and coconut!