Trail Mix Bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
Total Time: 25–30 minutes
Servings: 10–12 bars
These chewy, wholesome trail mix bars are made with oats, almond butter, cranberries, and a touch of maple syrup—perfect for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or grab-and-go fuel. Packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and natural sweetness, they’re both nourishing and delicious. Perfect for an afternoon snack or to take with you on the trail!
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp flax meal + 6 Tbsp warm water (vegan “egg”)
1 ¾ cups rolled oats*
1 cup chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour
1 cup dried cranberries (or raisins/cherries)
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
2 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp sea salt (omit if using salted nut butter)
½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
½ cup pure maple syrup
Note- Use certified gluten-free oats and walnuts if needed.
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 11x7-inch baking dish (slightly smaller works too).
Make flax “egg”: Stir flax meal with warm water in a small bowl and set aside to gel (about 5 minutes).
Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix oats, chickpea flour, cranberries, walnuts, cinnamon, and sea salt.
Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk almond butter and maple syrup. Add the gelled flax mixture and stir until smooth.
Combine & bake: Pour wet ingredients into the dry and mix until well combined. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Remove from oven, let cool completely, then cut into 10–12 bars.
