5 Ingredient Nut Bars Recipe – Homemade KIND Bars!
Homemade KIND Bars: an easy, 5 ingredient nut bars recipe for homemade kind bars! Salty ‘n sweet healthy nut bar delight!
What if I told you all you’d need were 5 simple ingredients to make the easiest homemade kind bars ever? And if you’re not a fan of kind bars, how about we just refer to these babies as ‘nut bars’? 😉
Today, we’re gonna be gathering 5 healthy ingredients to make lightly salty, lightly sweet, highly YUMMY kind bars!
They’re:
- Crunchy
- Sweet
- A little salty
- A lot delish
- Guilt-free
- And easy to make.
Like, what
more could ya need, ya know?
If you’re ready, I’m ready. So let’s bake this!
How to Make Nut Bars
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Then, line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and stir until well mixed. Pour maple syrup over the dry ingredients, then fold it altogether. You’ve just made your nut bar mixture!
Pour the nut bar mixture into that pan you prepped earlier. Smooth it out into an even, tightly-packed layer.
Bake, cool, slice and enjoy. That’s it! 😉
The 5 ingredients you need for Nut Bars
- Roasted, unsalted almonds: feel free to use unroasted almonds if you’d like a much less-roasted taste in your baked nut bars.
- Roasted, unsalted peanuts: I love using unsalted peanuts so I can control the exact amount of salt I’d like in my nut bars.
- Salt: if you don’t like any salt or are trying to keep your sodium intake down, feel free to skip this ingredient. Alternatively, you can add in a touch more if you’re in the mood for a saltier snack. 😉 Remember you can always add more after baking (sprinkle atop each bar).
- Vegan gluten free brown rice crisp cereal: my favorite ingredient in this homemade kind bars recipe. It adds a subtle crunch and texture variation that’s so satisfying. [click here to buy it]
- Pure maple syrup: the sweet “glue” that holds these nuts bars together. Okay, no one ever said glue sounded tasty, but you know what I mean. 😉
Nutrition Facts
These homemade kind bars are not only easy to make, but also guilt-free to eat. 😉 Check out each bar’s estimated nutritional stats:
- 106 calories
- 4g of protein
- 5g of sugar
- 8g of carbs
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Testimonials
Tamsyn says,
These were so easy to make and very yummy! Thanks for the recipe!”
Klara says,
Sometimes I switch up the nuts adding hazelnuts, walnuts, etc. This has become a family favorite recipe and is so easy to make and clean up!!”
Linda says,
These are sooo good. I didn’t have any crisp brown rice cereal so I crushed up some brown rice cakes!! Thank you.”
Maylen says,
These bars are addictive. I have made the recipe more than 10 times, with some small modifications, I don’t put cereal, only nuts such as macadamia, cashews, pistachios and almonds.”
A simple, 5 ingredient recipe for salty & sweet homemade nut bars that taste better than store-bought kind bars!
Which nuts are you gonna put in your very own nut bars? I’m thinking macadamia and walnuts. 😉 Thank you for stopping by and sharing in a joyful baking moment with me and your loved ones. ‘Til the next one…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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5 Ingredient Nut Bars Recipe – Homemade KIND Bars!
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
Description
Homemade KIND Bars: an easy, 5 ingredient nut bars recipe for homemade kind bars! Salty ‘n sweet healthy nut bar delight!
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted, unsalted almonds
- ½ cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
- ½ cup vegan gluten free brown rice crisp cereal
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add almonds, peanuts, cereal and salt to a large bowl. Stir until well mixed. Pour maple syrup over this mixture. Fold until well incorporated.
- Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into a tightly packed, even layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes (mine took 35 mins). Bars must bake thoroughly, or they won’t hold together when cooled.
- Allow to cool for 1 hour, or until completely cooled. Use a heatproof spatula to gently lift and loosen bars from parchment. Slice into 12 bars (6 rows by 2 columns). Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Delicious Homemade Bars
Notes
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up 1-3 weeks. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Info is an estimate based on 12 total bars.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 51mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 4g
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I love how easy it is to make! Perfect for my kids!
Glad to hear it Sandra!
Thank you for saving me so much money with this DIY version. Easy to make and tastes just like the real thing.
LOL I know, so much cheaper to make in your own!
WOW! These Kind bars look like the perfect sweet treat!! I LOVE these! Thank you for sharing!
Woohoo! You’re so very welcome Beti! 😊
My favorite snack! These Kind bars look amazing! Can’t wait to try these out!
I know you’re just gonna love them!
Love these with the crunch and bits of sweet and salty! I also love how easy they are to make!
Yes! So quick to whip up, and it always hits the spot. 🙂
Could you substitute organic whole grain oats for the puffed rice cereal?
Hi D, that might just work! You *may* need to reduce the oats by a small amount (a few tablespoons or so) because they’re so absorbent, or you might not (depending on how quickly you move). Good luck & let me know how it turns out! 🙂
These were so easy to make and very yummy! Thanks for the recipe!
Blessings from South Africa 🙂
Wonderful! I’m so happy you enjoyed my recipe, Tamsyn. 🙂 Blessings from Minnesota 🙂
These bars looks delicious and i am looking forward to trying them. I was wondering if peanut butter or almond butter could be added. Do you think that would work and if yes how much would you add?
Thank you
Hi Maryann! Hm, I haven’t tried making these bars with any but butter before, so I can’t say for sure. You might have a better time with these bars, which are made with almond butter: https://beamingbaker.com/healthy-homemade-blueberry-granola-bars-vegan-gf/
Happy baking! 🙂
Thank you I will try that recipe too
I haven’t made this yet but I was wondering if I could grind the nuts in my mini chopper as I’m really not suppose to eat nuts due to diverticulitis but finely ground are ok. Also wondering if I can use dried fruit with this recipe like mango& orange bits. Or if you have a Kind like fruit recipe. Thank you
Hi Linda, that’s an intriguing question! Honestly, I’m not sure how it would turn out. You’re welcome to try. What I’d recommend instead is trying a no bake recipe–they’re a bit less fussy. These No Bake Paleo Chocolate Pecan Bars include almond butter, pecans and dates. The pecans end up being blended into tiny pieces. Also, you can swap the dates with dried mango pieces. Feel free to leave out the chocolate if that’s not your thing. 🙂 Hope this helps!
Sometimes I switch up the nuts adding hazelnuts, walnuts, etc. This has become a family favorite recipe and is so easy to make and clean up!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Yay! I’m so thrilled to hear it’s such a bit with the fam Klara! . Thank you for taking the time to stop by and let me know!
Can you use Sukrin fiber syrup?
Hi Judy! I haven’t had the chance to try it with that. Give it a shot and let me know how it turns out! 🙂
Are the nuts raw or already roasted?
Thanks!!
I use roasted nuts, but I’ve had a few readers use raw too. Hope this helps! 🙂
The first time I tried this I followed the directions for the most part and ended up yielding no bars. I preheated the oven, mixed all the ingredients, and while I was waiting for the oven to get up to temperature I ate the bowl of nuts. It was delicious!
I had better luck the next time I tried it only I substituted 1.5 cups of mixed nuts and gave them a couple pulses in the food processor. Great recipe!
LOL!!! That has totally happened at my house! Sometimes, these things just don’t make it to the oven! . Glad they finally did & you enjoyed them, Rodney. 🙂
Just found this recipe & looking forward to making them. Looked thru most of the comments but didn’t see any tips if this Agave can be used as a substitute for the maple syrup or honey?
Hi Joni! Yep, that should work fine. 🙂
Delicious. I’m having trouble getting 12 bars in an 8×8 pan though. I’m not sure how you achieve this and still have a decent portion size. Can you help?
Hi Debbie! Are the ingredients not spreading out to fill the pan, or are you trying to figure out the best way to cut them?
Hi, can’t wait to try these, but i’m having trouble finding gluten free brown rice crisp cereal ( I live in Ireland & they don’t seem to sell the here) is there any else I could use as a replacement? Would buckwheat flakes work?
Thanks
Hi Lianne! Hm, not quite sure as I haven’t tried it myself. I did have another reader use puffed quinoa with good results. Hope this helps, and let me know how it turns out!
I have used puffed quinoa but my go-to is now puffed brown rice cakes and I just chop them up into tiny pieces. Inexpensive and easy to find.
I just made these bars and they are delicious!! I love Kind bars and can’t wait to try your other variations. However, they did crack a bit when I cut them up Any tips on getting 12 nicely cut bars?
Hi Sheryl! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed them! . As for cutting tips: make sure you pack the pan as tightly as possible, and let the bars cool in the pan a bit longer so they firm up as much as possible. Cracked bars happen, but the unique shapes they make are half the fun! 🙂 Hope this helps!
This recipe looks and sounds delicious! I am looking for another option other than using honey as a binder and am wondering if I can heat the maple syrup in a pan to a certain temp (like I do with honey) and then just pour it on the dry ingredients to mix together. Or if you would recommend using other syrups/sweeteners?
Thanks!
Hi these look amazing
Do you think they would still work if i add a few different types of nuts and some sultanas and cranberries and put a thin layer of dark choc on top ?
Thank you
Hi Krystal! Yes, that’ll work. 🙂 Add the dark chocolate after they’re cooled. Enjoy!
I tried this in my toaster oven, 325 for 30 minutes was too hot and it burned some and didn’t hold together well. Thought about it and realized that since the idea is to make the maple syrup thicken up it would make more sense to thicken it first before mixing. I simmered some syrup for a few minutes, let it cool, and it became very thick. Heated it up again to thin it out so I could pour it, poured it into the dry ingredients, mixed it, and spread it on a tray and baked it for 20 minutes at 300. Came out great, stuck together well, no issue with burning. Might not even need to bake it at all since the syrup thickens so much when it cools.
Hi JP! Yes, toaster ovens can be a bit tricky to bake in. Hehe. I loved hearing about your technique! Pretty much like making candy. Enjoy!