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Honey Nut Bars Recipe

4.1 from 57 reviews

These delicious Honey Nut Bars combine a mix of chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and natural honey to create a perfectly sweet and crunchy snack that’s easy to make and perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cashews (chopped)
  • 1 cup Almonds (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Pecans (chopped)
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Zest Half a Navel Orange
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Honey (as natural sweetener)

Instructions

  1. Preparation Steps Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the flaps to hang over the sides.
  2. Chop Nuts Chop the almonds and cashews into small pieces by hand or using a processor, aiming for pieces about 1/4″ in size.
  3. Mix Ingredients Mix all dry ingredients (except honey) in a large bowl. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined. Then, pour in the honey and ensure everything is coated well.
  4. Prepare for Baking Spread the mixture into your lined baking dish, pressing down firmly to pack it in evenly.
  5. Bake Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, ensuring they turn golden brown and not dark brown.
  6. Cool Slightly Cool the bars slightly after removing them from the oven, using the parchment flaps to compress them while cooling completely.
  7. Remove and Flip Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper flaps after about 30 minutes of cooling and flip them onto another piece of parchment.
  8. Reshape Reshape the bars back into a square shape if necessary and gently press down.
  9. Slice Slice into 16 equal pieces, each measuring 2″ x 2″ once they are fully cool.
  10. Store Wrap each bar individually in parchment paper to prevent sticking together. Enjoy fresh within 2 weeks!

Notes

  • Ensure bars turn golden brown and not dark brown while baking for best texture.
  • Use parchment paper flaps to compress bars while cooling to maintain shape.
  • Wrap bars individually to keep them from sticking together.
  • Consume within 2 weeks for optimal freshness.

Keywords: Honey nut bars, healthy snack bars, homemade nut bars, gluten free snacks, natural sweetener bars