Pistachio Cranberry Chia Bars (Printable Version)
Wholesome bars combining oats, dates, pistachios, cranberries, and chia seeds; chewy texture ready in minutes.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1.5 cups rolled oats
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0.5 cup shelled pistachios
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0.5 cup dried cranberries, unsweetened
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3 tablespoons chia seeds
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Pinch of salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 10–12)
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2 tablespoons almond butter or other nut/seed butter
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2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps to Cook:
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Place the rolled oats into a food processor and pulse until a coarse flour forms.
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Add pitted dates, shelled pistachios, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, chia seeds, and salt into the processor. Blend until a sticky, cohesive mixture forms.
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Add the dried cranberries and pulse just a few times to maintain their texture.
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Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and firmly press the mixture evenly into the pan.
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Refrigerate the pan for 1 to 2 hours until the mixture is firm.
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Lift the mixture from the pan using parchment paper and cut into bars or squares.
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Optionally, drizzle with melted dark chocolate or sprinkle with chopped pistachios before chilling.
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Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they are dry or firm. Use sunflower seed butter and pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version. Customize with chocolate chips, dried cherries, or shredded coconut. Add 1–2 tablespoons protein powder for enhanced protein content.