Pistachio Cranberry Chia Bars: A Tasty Health Boost!
Delicious and nutritious Pistachio Cranberry Chia Bars perfect for a healthy snack or energy boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including refrigeration)
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Health Food
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 10–12)
- ½ cup shelled pistachios
- ½ cup dried cranberries (unsweetened preferred)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (or other nut/seed butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats to a food processor and pulse until they form a coarse flour.
- Add dates, pistachios, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, chia seeds, and salt. Blend until mixture becomes sticky and clumps together.
- Add cranberries and pulse just a few times to preserve texture.
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and press the mixture evenly and firmly into the pan.
- Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until firm.
- Lift from the pan using parchment paper and slice into bars or squares.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted dark chocolate or top with chopped pistachios before chilling.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Feel free to substitute other nuts or seeds based on preference or dietary requirements.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg