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Pistachio Cranberry Chia Bars

Pistachio Cranberry Chia Bars for a Guilt-Free Snack Delight

Delicious Pistachio Cranberry Chia Bars, a perfect energy-packed snack ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats Old-fashioned oats for the best results.
  • 1 cup Pitted Medjool Dates Soak if dry.
  • ½ cup Shelled Pistachios Can be replaced with any preferred nuts or seeds.
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds Essential for texture.
For the Sweetness
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries Unsweetened cranberries are preferred.
  • ⅓ cup Honey or Maple Syrup Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
For Binding & Flavor
  • ½ cup Almond Butter Can substitute with other nut butters or sunflower seed butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended.
  • 1 pinch Salt To balance sweetness.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pulse 1 cup of rolled oats in a food processor until they reach a coarse flour consistency, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add 1 cup of pitted Medjool dates, ½ cup of shelled pistachios, ½ cup of almond butter, ⅓ cup of honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, and a pinch of salt to the processed oats. Blend until the mixture is sticky and cohesive, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Incorporate ½ cup of dried cranberries by pulsing briefly, about 10-15 seconds.
  4. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture into the pan and press down firmly to create an even layer.
  5. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to firm up the mixture.
  6. Lift the mixture from the pan using the parchment overhang. Slice into bars or squares.
  7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh Medjool dates, pack the mixture tightly, and chill properly for the best texture. Always line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

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