Chewy Fruit & Nut Bars Recipe

Name: Chewy Fruit & Nut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats; 1 pkg. (1.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding; 3/4 cup wheat germ; 1/2 cup PLANTERS Sunflower Kernels; 1/2 cup PLANTERS Almonds, chopped; 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup raisins; 1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup honey; 2 eggs; 3 Tbsp. sugar-free apricot preserves

Servings: persons

1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 pkg. (1.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
3/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup PLANTERS Sunflower Kernels
1/2 cup PLANTERS Almonds, chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup honey
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. sugar-free apricot preserves

1
Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Line 9-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray.
3
Mix all ingredients except honey, eggs and preserves in large bowl.
4
Add honey and eggs; mix well.
5
Press onto bottom of prepared pan.
6
Bake 30 min.
7
or until edges are golden brown.
8
Microwave preserves in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 15 sec.
9
or just until melted; brush onto dessert.
10
Cool completely.
11
Use foil handles to remove bars from pan before cutting to serve.

733

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats, 1 pkg. (1.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding, 3/4 cup wheat germ, 1/2 cup PLANTERS Sunflower Kernels, and more.

Yes, Chewy Fruit & Nut Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chewy Fruit & Nut Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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