Description
These chewy no-bake bars are packed with oats, dates, pistachios, cranberries, and chia seeds—perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or a post-workout bite.
Ingredients
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 any nut/seed butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Pulse Oats
Add rolled oats to a food processor and pulse until a coarse flour forms.
Blend Base Ingredients
Add dates, pistachios, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, chia seeds, and salt. Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and clumps together.
Add Cranberries
Add dried cranberries and pulse briefly to incorporate while keeping some texture.
Press and Chill
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture evenly and firmly into the pan.
Refrigerate
Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours until firm.
Cut into Bars
Lift mixture out using the parchment and slice into bars or squares.
Optional Garnish
Drizzle with melted dark chocolate or sprinkle with chopped pistachios before chilling.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Dry Dates Tip: Soak in warm water for 10 minutes to soften.
Nut-Free Option: Use sunflower seed butter and pumpkin seeds instead of pistachios.
Flavor Variations: Add mini chocolate chips, dried cherries, or shredded coconut.
Protein Boost: Mix in 1–2 tablespoons of your favorite protein powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None (No-Bake)
- Category: Snack, No-Bake, Energy Bars
- Method: No-Bake, Food Processor
- Cuisine: American, Healthy Snacks
