Best Trail Mix Bars Recipes

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TRAIL MIX BARS



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These no-bake bars make a yummy snack that the entire family will love! If desired, you can substitute other nut butter for the peanut butter and other nuts and seeds for the sunflower seeds.

Provided by leeka

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
3 cups crispy rice cereal
3 cups toasted oat cereal rings (such as Cheerios®)
1 ½ cups raw unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup raisins
¾ cup chocolate chips
1 cup honey
¾ cup brown sugar
2 cups peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix crispy rice cereal, oat cereal rings, sunflower seeds, raisins, and chocolate chips together in a large bowl.
  • Stir honey and brown sugar in a saucepan, place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Stir and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  • Pour the hot peanut butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until all dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish to make an even layer.
  • Let cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

TRAIL MIX BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, almonds, peanuts, raisin, chocolate candy

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Snacks

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup honey
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup almonds, chopped
½ cup peanuts
½ cup raisin
½ cup chocolate candy

Steps:

  • Melt peanut butter and honey together in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds.
  • Add oats, almonds, peanuts, and raisins into the bowl and mix until well coated. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  • Add chocolate candies and mix just until combined.
  • Line a baking dish with parchment paper and pour the cooled mixture into the pan. Press into the edges of the pan.
  • Cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Cut and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 18 grams

HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX BARS



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An attempt at a high-protein snack bar made from whole foods. It's more delicious, healthier, cheaper, and has less packaging than the store-bought bars. But it's also messier!

Provided by Carrie Benitez

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups crispy rice cereal
3 cups toasted oat cereal (such as Cheerios®)
1 ½ cups chopped nuts
½ cup sunflower seeds
1 cup agave nectar
¾ cup white sugar
1 (16 ounce) jar natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine rice cereal, oat cereal, nuts, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
  • Pour agave and sugar into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until boiling, 3 to 5 minutes. Boil for 1 minute. Add peanut butter and vanilla extract; stir until peanut butter is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture; mix well. Spray a 10x15-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Press mixture into the pan. Let stand until firm and set, about 30 minutes.
  • Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 38.8 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

PEANUT BUTTER TRAIL MIX BARS



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Great energy trail mix bar snack full of protein! A must for peanut butter lovers. Store in the refrigerator.

Provided by greenlight

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups granola
2 cups whole bran cereal
1 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup sunflower seeds
¾ cup almonds
¾ cup raisins
¼ cup ground flax seeds
1 cup honey
½ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix together granola, bran cereal, dry milk, cranberries, sunflower seeds, almonds, raisins, and flax seeds in a large bowl.
  • Bring honey, brown sugar, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat.
  • Stir peanut butter and vanilla extract into the honey mixture until melted and combined.
  • Add peanut butter-honey mixture to the dry ingredients and stir well to combine.
  • Press mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan lined with parchment or waxed paper.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 118.5 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

TRAIL MIX POPCORN BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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A poppin' new twist on the classic crispy rice treat! When cooking the honey and brown sugar mixture, make sure you stir frequently to avoid burning, and feel free to get creative with your favorite mix-ins. These make for a perfect game-day snack with plenty of sweet and savory surprises.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups popcorn, crushed
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raw almonds, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon cinnamon
¾ cup honey
1 cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, oats, almonds, dried cranberries, and cinnamon.
  • In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until the brown sugar dissolves, stirring frequently to avoid burning, 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture to come to a low boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pot from the heat.
  • Pour the honey and brown sugar mixture over the popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dry ingredients are well coated and beginning to stick together.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using lightly moistened hands, press the mixture into the baking dish in an even layer.
  • Set aside in a cool place for 1 hour to set, then cut into 12 bars.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Carbohydrate 117 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 39 grams

NO-BAKE TRAIL MIX SNACK BARS



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I am an avid road biker and hiker. Through a lot of trial and error, I have finally perfected a homemade no-bake trail mix bar that stays crunchy. The marshmallows allow the bars to stay stuck together. Other no-bake recipes I have tried always have crumbled as soon as you cut them.

Provided by Tamra

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 ⅓ cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup quick-cooking oats
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup walnut pieces
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup raisins
3 tablespoons wheat germ
1 ¼ cups mini marshmallows
¼ cup honey
¼ cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Coat an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Add rice cereal, oats, almonds, walnuts, cranberries, raisins, and wheat germ to a large bowl; stir with a spoon.
  • Place marshmallows, honey, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the melted mixture over the cereal mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Cool until firm and set, about 30 minutes.
  • Cut into 9 bars and place in individual sandwich bags. Keep refrigerated if the kitchen gets too hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 47.8 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

TRAIL MIX BLONDIE BARS



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These blondies started as a baking emergency. There was a potluck at my daughter's preschool, and I was out of ingredients. Muffin mix came to the rescue. -Josie Shapiro, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (14-3/4 ounces) chocolate chip quick bread and muffin mix
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup milk chocolate M&M's
2/3 cup coarsely crushed miniature pretzels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread mix, cracker crumbs, eggs and browned butter; stir just until blended. Stir in peanuts and raisins. Spread into prepared pan. Top with M&M's and pretzels. Bake 15-20 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TRAIL MIX COOKIE BARS



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Did you know: trail mix has been eaten by Native Americans for thousands of years? It originally included buffalo meat but the more familiar combination of nuts, raisins and chocolate most trail mixes include today, actually dates back to the 1910s, when outdoorsman Horace Kephart recommended it in his popular camping guide,...

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 c butter
1 c crushed graham crackers
1/2 c rolled oats
1 can(s) (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 c flaked coconut
3/4 c baking m&ms
3/4 c raisins
1 c whole peanuts

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Place butter in a 9x13 inch baking pan, heat in oven about 5 minutes or until butter is melted. Remove from oven. Tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers and oats , toss and coat with melted butter evenly and press into bottom of pan. .
  • 3. Sprinkle with m&m baking pieces, raisins and peanuts.
  • 4. Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle flaked coconut.
  • 5. Bake about 25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • 6. Cool in pan on wire rack. When completely cooled, cut into bars.

CHEWY TRAIL MIX PEANUT BUTTER BARS



CHEWY TRAIL MIX PEANUT BUTTER BARS image

Categories     Nut

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal (625 mL)
1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats (300 mL)
1 cup chopped mixed dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cranberries, dates and/or apples) (250 mL)
1 cup chopped peanuts (250 mL)
3/4 cup Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter (175 mL)
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar (175 mL)
3/4 cup light corn syrup (175 mL)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (125 mL)

Steps:

  • Line 13x9x2 inch (3.5 L) baking pan with aluminum foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oats, dried fruit and peanuts; set aside. In a small saucepan, cook the peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Evenly press the cereal mixture into the prepared pan. Let stand until set, then cut into bars. Nutritional Information (per serving): 120 calories, 5 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 45 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fibre, 3 g protein.

NO-BAKE TRAIL MIX BARS



No-Bake Trail Mix Bars image

Great snack or dessert for a picnic or other gathering! Trail mix ingredients in a bar!

Provided by RAVRAM

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups toasted oat cereal (such as Cheerios®)
2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
2 cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
1 cup raisins
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine oat cereal, rice cereal, peanuts, milk chocolate pieces, and raisins in a large bowl.
  • Combine syrup and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in peanut butter, and mix until well combined. Pour over cereal mixture in the bowl. Mix until well coated.
  • Spread into a 9x13-inch pan. Wet your hands with cold water and press mixture into the pan to even it out. Cool until solid and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 172.1 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

HONEY TRAIL MIX BARS



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These yummy granola bars are packed with healthy goodies and are peanut free! If you decide to half the recipe, add slightly more honey. They are great with or without the chocolate chips and dried blueberries are a great substitute. These are my favourite bars ever!

Provided by Crazy Canuck Cook

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 1/2 cups rolled oats or 4 1/2 cups quick oats
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 F degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 9 x 15" pan.
  • Combine the first four ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add vanilla, honey, and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer. Batter will be very heavy.
  • Using a strong spoon, stir in remaining ingredients until well combined.
  • Press dough into prepared pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Cut into bars and cool completely before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.3, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 92.4, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 14.4, Protein 3.7

TRAIL MIX BARS



Trail Mix Bars image

Looking for a classic dessert using Wheat Chex® cereal? Then try this wonderful bar layered with marshmallow and chocolate - ready in an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup margarine or butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup miniature marshmallows
2 1/2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 1/2 cups thin pretzel sticks
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup candy-coated chocolate candies
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place margarine in rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches; place in oven for 2 to 4 minutes or until melted. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs and sugar over margarine; mix well. Press mixture evenly in pan.
  • Layer marshmallows, cereal, pretzel sticks, chocolate chips and chocolate candies over mixture. Pour milk evenly over top.
  • Bake 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Run knife along edge of pan to loosen. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 5 rows. Cool at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

TRAIL MIX BARS



Trail Mix Bars image

I love trail mix bars....but not laden down with lots of sugar and oils. Perfect for the breakfast on the run or afternoon snack for kids. Any dried fruit can be interchanged.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 16 saquares

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sunflower seeds
3/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
3/4 cup dried apple, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped (or mango)
3 cups crispy rice cereal
3/4 cup apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup smooth peanut butter

Steps:

  • Spray an 8" square baking pan with Pam. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350. Spread seeds and rolled oats on baking sheet. Bake until fragrant and light golden in colour, about 8 - 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Combine chopped dried fruit, toasted seeds/oats in a large bowl. Add cereal. Stir to mix well and bread up dried fruit.
  • Slightly warm peanut butter in microwave. Combine apple juice. Mix well. Fold into fruit/seed mixture until well coated.
  • Press mixture into baking pan.
  • Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for a later date.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.1, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 123.2, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 12.9, Protein 8.6

KRISPY PEANUT BUTTER TRAIL MIX BARS



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Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

10.5 ounce package of miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 cup raisins
1 cup peanuts
1 cup plain M&Ms

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan and line with waxed paper. Set aside. Combine the marshmallows and the butter in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave for 3 - 4 minutes, until the marshmallows are completely smooth when stirred. Stir in the peanut butter until the mixture is smooth. Add in the cereal, raisins, peanuts, and M&Ms, stirring until evenly mixed. Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Cover, and let sit at room temperature until completely cooled and set. Use the waxed paper to pull the treats out of the pan. Use a knife to cut into bars. Store in an airtight container or individually wrap.

PEANUT BUTTER TRAIL MIX BARS



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The original version of this recipe came from a jar of Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter. I've reduced the sugar significantly and substituted ingredients that I commonly have on hand for some of the original. Very tasty! I first sent them to school for parties for a couple of my kids several years ago and they STILL get requests...

Provided by cindy sandberg

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 c crispy oats cereal(like cheerios)
3 c crispy rice cereal(like rice crispies)-i use a brown rice version
1 1/2 c raisins
1/2 c rolled oats
1/2 c chopped peanuts
1 c honey
1/4 c sugar(i use sucanat or turbinado)
1 tsp vanilla
1 16oz. jar natural peanut butter
3/4 c chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Combine the honey and the sugar in a saucepan and heat on med. til boiling. Cook and stir 1 min. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and peanut butter. Pour over ingredients in bowl and quickly stir to combine. Let cool slightly(about 2 min.), then stir in chocolate chips. Press into buttered 11x15 pan. Let cool til set then cut into squares.

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