By Gail DeLuca
Chewy Nut & Fruit Bars
High in healthy fats and low in sugar, these nut & fruit bars are a good source of energy on the trail.
Updated at: Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:32:32 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
42
Low
Glycemic Load
9
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories251.5 kcal (13%)
Total Fat18 g (26%)
Carbs21 g (8%)
Sugars15.1 g (17%)
Protein6.2 g (12%)
Sodium51.1 mg (3%)
Fiber3.4 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
½ cupalmonds
roughly chopped
½ cuppecans
chopped
½ cupcashews
chopped
½ cupwalnuts chopped
½ cuppumpkin seeds
pepitas
⅓ cupunsweetened coconut
shredded, optional
½ cupdried apricots
finely chopped
⅓ cupdried cranberries
⅓ cupnut butter
natural, almond or cashew works best
⅓ cuphoney
½ tspvanilla extract
¼ tspsalt
½ tspcinnamon
Optional, or orange zest
Instructions
Step 1
Spread nuts, pumpkin seeds and coconut in a large frying pan, over medium-low heat; toast nut mixture. (You can also do this in an oven at 350F.)
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine nut mixture, apricots and cranberries.
Step 3
Measure nut butter and honey into a microwave safe bowl. Warm in microwave for 30-40 seconds. Stir in vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 4
Pour warm mixture over dry ingredients. Mix well until evenly coated.
Step 5
Press firmly into a parchment paper lined 8x8 (I use a 7x10 size) pan. Use the bottom of a large cup or another pan to really compact the mixture into the pan.
Step 6
Refrigerate 1-2 hours until firm. Lift parchment paper from pan and slice evenly into bars or squares.
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