No-Bake Fruit ‘n’ Nut Snack Bars
These no-bake fruit 'n' nut bars are a breeze to whip up and SO much tastier and healthier than the storebought kind!---Feel free to throw in your favorite nuts and dried fruits!
Servings 1 dozen bars
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup dried apricots diced
- 1/2 cup agave nectar
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line an 8-in square baking pan with tin foil. Lightly grease foil and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine rice cereal, almonds, cashews, cranberries, and apricots. Place agave nectar, almond butter, butter, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a low simmer, stirring occasionally until mixture is smooth.
- Pour liquid mixture over rice cereal mixture and gently stir to coat. Evenly press mixture in prepared pan. Chill bars 1 hour or until completely firm. Once firm, cut into bars. Store bars in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
Store bars in refrigerator up to 1 week.