Description
These Pistachio Cranberry Chia Bars are the ultimate combination of chewy, crunchy, and wholesome. Perfect as a quick breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a healthy snack, they’re naturally sweetened, packed with chia seeds, and loaded with heart-healthy pistachios. If you’re looking for breakfast ideas, food ideas, or an easy recipe that’s both nutritious and satisfying, these bars deliver on all fronts.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
3 tablespoons chia seeds
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raw pistachios
1/2 cup almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
1. Roughly chop pistachios and cranberries. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Toast oats in a dry pan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant (optional).
3. Mix oats, chia seeds, pistachios, and cranberries in a large bowl.
4. In a small saucepan, warm nut butter and honey over low heat until smooth.
5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
6. Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to combine.
7. Transfer mixture to pan and press down very firmly to flatten.
8. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours or in the freezer for 30–40 minutes.
9. Slice into bars once set and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
Toasting oats is optional but adds great flavor.
Bars hold best when firmly pressed and thoroughly chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chia bars, pistachio snacks, quick breakfast, healthy snack, food ideas, easy recipe