Delicious and easy to make with basic pantry ingredients. Enjoy them for a healthy breakfast, snack or even dessert. The wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients in these chewy, nutty bars make one delicious bite that satisfies hunger!

This recipe is a super healthy treat! Packed with vital nutrients these bars have a good amount of protein and healthy fats to keep you satiated and provide lots of healthy energy.

If you know you have a busy week coming up, make a batch of these nutritious, energy-boosting bars for when you are rushing out the door without time for a proper breakfast.

They happily pass as a quick breakfast, or a perfect snack. I love to pack these bars for road trips and flights, and moms make these bars regularly for their kids. They are a big hit with all ages.

This recipe is great for a party or family gathering too. We all love “bar” style desserts for hosting in general, just prep and slice in advance for the easiest serving! Whatever occasion you make them for, I promise you they will get gobbled up.

It only takes a few minutes to put them together and the combination of coconut, nuts, berries and dates really just flows together so perfectly. They hit all the craving notes, sweet, a little salty, crunchy and chewy.

Decadent but healthy, homemade nut and fruit chocolate bars are a breeze to make. They are packed full of nutrient rich ingredients and are chewy, crunchy and delicious, packed with energy – perfect after a workout, during a hike, or as a guilt-free afternoon sweet treat or lunchboxes.

These no-bake bars are created with wholesome clean ingredients like nuts, fruit and nut butter, AND they have no added sugar. They come together in minutes, so you can always keep a batch in your refrigerator or freezer.

Making your own nut and fruit bars means you get to choose which nuts you would like to use and which dried fruit. So the recipe is incredibly customizable.

Each time I make these bars I end up with a completely different version. But that’s ok as they are all fantastic. There has NEVER been a version I don’t like.

The idea is to use what you have. Perfect for clearing out the pantry.

I think it’s time to get no-baking! Get your food processor ready, we are about to turn nuts and dried fruit into healthy, tasty grain free granola bars – let’s go!

Chocolate Topped Nut & Fruit Bars

Meet one of my favorite healthy no bake bar recipes. Loaded with sweet and tart dried apricots,nuts, coconut and sweetened with dates. These bars are paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free, and perfect for healthy snacking any time!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword chocolate topped nut bars, clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy nut fruit bars no bake, no bake fruit & nut bars

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews (raw or toasted)
• 1 cup almonds (raw or toasted)
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup almond (or any other nut or seed) butter
• 1/4 cup sultanas or raisins
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Topping

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Line a 7 x 5-inch baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  Place cashews and almonds into a food processor and process until broken down and crumbly. Add dates, apricots, sultanas, almond butter, coconut oil and vanilla and continue to process well combined and the mixture begins to stick together.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your nut bars.

  Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared tin with a spatula or back of a spoon and set aside.

Chocolate Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave at 50% power with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted, spread the topping over the slice and place in the fridge to set.

  When ready to serve, remove the bars from pan using the parchment paper handles and cut into 12 bars or more smaller squares.

  Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

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