How to Make Homemade Trail Mix Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and convenient snack that's perfect for on-the-go? Look no further than these Homemade Trail Mix Bars! Packed with nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and a touch of sweetness, these bars are not only tasty but also healthy and satisfying. Whether you're heading out on a hike, packing your kids' lunches, or just in need of a quick pick-me-up, these bars are the perfect solution.

Making your own trail mix bars at home allows you to customize the ingredients to your liking...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 60 bars

  • 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

    106 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 39mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 80mg