Healthy Snack Bars

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Healthy snack bars are convenient and nutritious snacks that are perfect for when you’re on-the-go or need a quick energy boost. These bars are typically made with wholesome ingredients such as nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and whole grains, and are often sweetened with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.

They come in a variety of flavors and textures, ranging from chewy and dense to crunchy and crispy. Some popular varieties include granola bars, protein bars, and fruit and nut bars.

One of the biggest advantages of healthy snack bars is that they provide a balanced combination of macronutrients, including carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats. This makes them a great choice for post-workout recovery, as well as for a quick breakfast or mid-day snack.

It’s important to note that not all snack bars are created equal, and some may be high in added sugars and artificial ingredients. When choosing a healthy snack bar, be sure to read the ingredient list and nutrition label carefully to ensure that it meets your nutritional needs and fits within your dietary preferences.

Ingredients

1 cup almonds1 cup cashews1⁄2 cup hazelnuts1⁄2 cup mixed seeds1 cup rolled oats1⁄2 cup dried cranberriesChia seeds and more cranberries for garnish

Syrup Mixture

1⁄2 cup honey1⁄3 cup maple syrup1 Tblsp Coconut oil1 tblsp @tetleyteasa lemon tea (2 tea bags steeped with 1⁄4 cup boiling water)Pinch of salt

Method

Prepare a rectangle heat proof tray by lining it with parchment paper. You may grease it too with coconut oil. Keep another big piece of parchment paper ready (this will be used to lay over the mixture and press down to even out the snack bars).Dry roast the nuts (almonds, cashews & hazelnuts) oats and the seed mix separately. Then place them to cool in a big heat proof bowl. Add dry cranberries and mix to distribute them evenly. Set aside while you prepare the liquid mixture.In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine the honey, maple syrup, lemon green tea (steep the tea then strain it pressing on the tea bags to get all the flavour then use the strained tea extract 1 Tblsp only), and salt. Bring to a boil. Continue boiling until the syrup reaches 260F (126C) (hard ball stage) on a candy thermometer.Carefully remove the hot maple syrup mixture from the heat. And pour it straight over the prepared oats and nuts mixture. Working quickly mix everything. Make sure that every piece is coated evenly. Transfer the mixture to the prepared tray lined with parchment paper. Even out the mixture. Then place another piece of parchment paper over it and use something flat like a flat bottomed glass or bowl to press down and even out the snack bars. Making them neat.Let it set overnight or at least 4 to 5 hours. Then remove from the tray over a chopping board. Then carefully slice them into desired sizes using a sharp knife. Don’t use a sawing motion to slice. Press down firmly to get neat cuts. These are pretty sticky so you will need to store these wrapped individually in parchment paper.