This healthy nut and seed bar recipe makes the most amazing soft nut bars, with a combination of nuts packed with healthy fats, almond butter and honey.
It’s an easy recipe that doesn’t need to be baked, and the perfect snack! after making these, you’ll think twice before buying store-bought bars again.
Why you’re going to love these bars
They’re packed with healthy fats and nutritious ingredients
They are no-bake, so they require no baking time at all
These are super quick to make (think of quick breakfast!)
You can make many substitutions and can be customized, depending on your personal preferences or nut allergy
They’re sweetened with natural sweeteners, and have no refined sugar. They still have the right amount of sweetness and you won’t be missing the sugar at all!
You can make them ahead of time, and these can become a grab-and-go healthy breakfast
You can use them on top of smoothie bowls or yogurt
They taste A-MA-ZING! these were a big hit at home, gone by the second day!
Are seed bars healthy?
Generally speaking, seed bars are considered healthy when they are made with natural nuts, seeds and a refined sugar free base.
They have plenty of good fats, fiber, and they’re a good source of vitamins and antioxidants.
The problem is when you start adding marshmallows, chocolate candy, pretzels, nuts covered in oil, and all those unhealthy extra ingredients that will change your bars completely.
This recipe calls for healthy ingredients, all natural and as clean as possible. Try to stick to that for a healthier bar.
Ingredients you’ll need for this healthy snack
This recipe calls for healthy ingredients that can be found in any big grocery store:
Almonds, cashews, pecans and Hazelnuts. Packed with goodness and fatty acids, these nuts will be the main ingredient in your bars. Make sure they are 100% natural, without any added oil
Chia and hemp seeds. These are smaller seeds, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.
Coconut flour. It will not only give flavor to these seed bars, but also will help bind all the ingredients together
Honey. Sweetens the bars in a natural way, without the need to use refined sugar
Almond Butter. The glue to these energy bars
Vanilla extract. Good quality pure vanilla extract for better results
Cinnamon. Provides flavor to these homemade granola bars
Sea salt. Enhances flavors
Chocolate Chips. I used paleo friendly, refined sugar free, dark chocolate chips
Take a look at the printable recipe card at the end if the post for the full recipe with exact ingredients!
Step-by-step instructions on how to make these healthy granola bars
Start by lining the bottom and sides of an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, letting it hang slightly from the sides, then spraying it with non-stick oil.
In a small bowl mix the Honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon and sea salt, and heat for a few second in the microwave or over a stove top, just until a bit softer. This is so you can mix it more easily with the rest of the ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients (Almonds, cashews, pecans, hazelnuts chia seeds and hemp seeds). Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is very well combined. Let cool slightly (otherwise chocolate chips could melt) and incorporate the chocolate chips, and mix.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, and using a sheet of parchment paper or a flat spatula, press tightly into an even layer. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or freeze for 1 hour.
Pulling from the sides of the parchment paper, remove the mixture from the pan, place it on a cutting board, and cut into 12 equally sized bars. If you want to, drizzle the bars with some chocolate. Keep refrigerated
How do you make granola bars stick together?
There are a few ingredients that could help granola bars stick together; in this recipe I used honey and almond butter to help all of the ingredients stay together. I think of them as the “glue” between all the nuts and seeds
Tips and tricks for making this nut bar recipe
Do not over heat the wet ingredients, just enough for them to be soft and for you to be able to mix them more easily
Wait until the mixture is completely cooled before adding the chocolate chips, or you might end up with a melty mess
Press the mixture as tightly as possible with the help of a piece of parchment paper or a rubber spatula. This will help the bars hold their shape better when cutting them
Keep the bars refrigerated at all times; these bars are not made to be at room temperature, they would be too soft to hold their shape
You can substitute the seeds and nuts for any of your choice! take a look at the “substitution” suggestions below
Substitutions for this Healthy nut and seed bar recipe
Nuts: You can substitute the nuts for brazil nuts, macadamias, pine nuts, pistachios or any of your favorite nuts
Seeds: substitute the seeds for sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, or any other seed of your choice
Almond Butter: substitute the almond butter for natural peanut butter, sunflower seed butter or any other butter of your preference
How long do homemade granola bars last?
These seed granola bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
If you’re stacking them, make sure to add a piece of parchment paper paper in between each layer, so they don’t stick together.
Can you freeze seed bars?
Sure! you can freeze these for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
The same applies as if you were refrigerating them: make sure to add a piece of parchment paper in between each bar layer if you’re stacking them.
This healthy nut and seed bar recipe makes the most amazing soft nut bars, with a combination of nuts packed with healthy fats, almond butter and honey.
Prep Time15mins
Additional Time2hrs
Total Time2hrs15mins
Course: Healthier Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy Nut and Seed bar Recipe, how to make seed bars, Maria Corcuera, nut & seed bars, nut and seed bars, super seedy granola bars, sweet fix baker
Servings: 12bars
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Maria Corcuera
Ingredients
1/2Cupalmonds100% natural
1/2Cupcashews100% natural
1/2Cuphazelnuts100% natural
1/4Cuppecans100% natural
1/4Cupchia seeds
1/4Cuphemp seeds
1/2Cupcoconut flour
1/3Cuphoney
1/3Cupalmond butter100% natural, no added sugars
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2Cupdark chocolate chipsI used paleo friendly
Instructions
Start by lining the bottom and sides of an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, letting it hang slightly from the sides, then spraying it with non-stick oil.
In a small bowl mix the Honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon and sea salt, and heat for a few second in the microwave or over a stove top, just until a bit softer. This is so you can mix it more easily with the rest of the ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients (Almonds, cashews, pecans, hazelnuts chia seeds and hemp seeds). Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is very well combined. Let cool slightly (otherwise chocolate chips could melt) and incorporate the chocolate chips, and mix.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, and using a sheet of parchment paper or a flat spatula, press tightly into an even layer. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or freeze for 1 hour.
Pulling from the sides of the parchment paper, remove the mixture from the pan, place it on a cutting board, and cut into 12 equally sized bars. If you want to, drizzle the bars with some chocolate. Keep refrigerated
Notes
Do not over heat the wet ingredients, just enough for them to be soft and for you to be able to mix them more easily
Wait until the mixture is completely cooled before adding the chocolate chips, or you might end up with a melty mess
Press the mixture as tightly as possible with the help of a piece of parchment paper or a rubber spatula. This will help the bars hold their shape better when cutting them
Keep the bars refrigerated at all times; these bars are not made to be at room temperature, they would be too soft to hold their shape
You can substitute the seeds and nuts for any of your choice!
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