Ingredients
– 1 cup rolled oats
– ½ cup unsalted pistachios, chopped
– ½ cup dried cranberries
– ¼ cup chia seeds
– ½ cup almond butter (or any nut butter of choice)
– ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ¼ teaspoon salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
Creating Pistachio Cranberry Chia Bars is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped pistachios, dried cranberries, chia seeds, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is evenly coated and mixed.
5. Transfer to Baking Pan: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Press down firmly to ensure it holds together.
6. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
7. Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then lift it out using the parchment paper and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Cut into Bars: Once cooled, cut into squares or bars of your desired size.
9. Store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
By following these steps, you’ll create delicious and healthy Pistachio Cranberry Chia Bars with ease.