Fruit and Nut Bars Recipe

Name: Fruit and Nut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup whole nuts, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, etc; ½ cup dried fruit, coarsely chopped, cranberries, cherries, figs, etc; 1 cup high-fiber cereal (like Kashi GoLean); 1 cup puffed rice cereal; 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ cup brown sugar; ⅓ cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons wheat bran; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

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Preheat the oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare an 8x8-inch pan with oil or non-stick cooking spray.
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Arrange the nuts on a sheet pan and toast for 10 minutes or until fragrant.
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Allow them to cool and then give them a rough chop.
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Combine the chopped nuts, dried fruit, and cereals in a heat-proof bowl.
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Use your fingers to separate the fruit if it clumps together.
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Reduce oven temperature to 300-degrees Fahrenheit.
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Combine butter, brown sugar, and honey in a medium sauce pan and stir to moisten the brown sugar.
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Set over medium heat and bring to a boil, swirling the pan once or twice to make sure all the ingredients combine.
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As soon as the sugar mixture comes to a full boil and the sugar is completely dissolved, remove from heat.
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This should take about 5 minutes.
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Off the heat, stir in the vanilla, wheat bran, and salt.
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Be careful because the sugar will bubble up.
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Immediately pour sugar syrup over the cereal mixture and use a heat-proof spatula to stir everything together.
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Make sure the nuts, fruits, and cereals are evenly coated.
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Pour the cereal mixture into the pan and use the spatula or wet fingers to press the mixture into the pan as firmly as possible.
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Bake 20 minutes for chewy bars or up to 30 minutes for crispier bars.
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Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
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Turn out onto a cutting board and use a sharp knife to divide into 8 bars.
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*We like to wrap the individual bars in plastic wrap so we can quickly grab them and go.
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The bars will keep for several weeks in an airtight container, or you can also freeze them.

412

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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.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup whole nuts, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, etc, ½ cup dried fruit, coarsely chopped, cranberries, cherries, figs, etc, 1 cup high-fiber cereal (like Kashi GoLean), 1 cup puffed rice cereal, and more.

Yes, Fruit and 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!

Fruit and Nut Bars

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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