Description
Crunchy, chewy, and loaded with nourishing ingredients, these Pistachio Cranberry Chia Bars are a perfect no-bake snack. They combine tart cranberries, hearty pistachios, and chia seeds for a bar that’s both satisfying and energizing. Great for meal prep, travel, or a quick snack, and they keep well all week!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped pistachios, dried cranberries, and chia seeds. Stir until well mixed.
2. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth and pourable.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
4. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir well to combine evenly.
5. Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking dish. Press down firmly to create an even layer.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
7. Once set, lift from the pan and slice into bars or squares.
8. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
Make sure to press the mixture very firmly into the pan for bars that hold together well.
Use maple syrup for a vegan version.
You can swap in other nuts or dried fruits based on preference or availability.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chia bars, pistachio snack, no-bake granola