Chewy Walnut Trail Bars
DESCRIPTION
Baked ahead of time, these nutrition-packed walnut trail bars are the perfect snack for long trips, hikes or even work commutes.
Total Time
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
Nutrition
Calories
230
Total Fat
13
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
Cholesterol
10
Sodium
60
Carbohydrates
26
Dietary Fiber
3
Protein
4
Ingredients
- 3 cups oats, old fashioned, rolled
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, light, packed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, unbleached
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups California walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup cherries or cranberries, dried
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup coconut, shredded
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup apricots, dried
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup honey
Preparation
- Pre-heat oven to 325°F. In bowl, whisk together oats, brown sugar, flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in walnuts, cherries, chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, coconut and sesame seeds; set aside.
- In food processor, process apricots until broken up, about 1 minute. Add butter, process until a paste forms, about 1 minute. With motor running, pour in honey until well blended. Fold into oat mixture until well combined. Pat evenly into a parchment-lined 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
- Bake in the center of oven until golden, about 30 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely.
- Cut into bars (2x12 rows or 8x3 rows).