These homemade seed bars filled with a blend seeds and chewy apricots make the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
Whether I’ve been out all day and didn’t have time for a proper meal, or just need something mid-afternoon to get me through to dinner, a portable snack comes in handy. That’s why I often make a batch of these apricot seed bars on the weekend for the week ahead.
Super quick to throw together, these no-bake bars are a no-fuss kind of treat. Since the bars keep well in an air-tight container they make a good on-the-go breakfast or anytime snack that you can grab and take with you in your bag. They've sustained me through numerous car trips, plane rides and just everyday busyness.
With a chewy but firm texture and mild sweet nuttiness they satisfy that sweet craving while still providing sustained energy.
What's in the Seed Bars?
- Seeds - A mix of chia, sesame, hemp and sunflower seeds are at the base of these seeds bars.
- Dried Fruit - Apricots and dried mulberries add a hint of sweetness and chewiness to balance all out.
- Coconut Nectar - Coconut nectar provides additional chew and stickiness that binds everything together.
How to make apricot seed bars:
These bars are so simple to make, you just heat everything together in a saucepan, then press the mixture into a tray to set up.
The only catch is that you need to give it at least a good hour in the fridge to set before you slice into them, other than that we’re really talking minutes of prep time.
Paired with a cup of tea or coffee, these bars really hit the spot and keep hunger at bay.
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Homemade Seed Bars
These homemade seed bars filled with a blend seeds and chewy apricots make the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup/28g white sesame seeds
- 2 Tablespoons/24g white chia seeds
- 2 Tablespoons/20g hemp seeds
- ¼ cup/28g sunflower seeds or watermelon seeds
- ¼ cup/20g unsweetened shredded coconut
- About 8 dried apricots, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup/28g dried white mulberries or golden raisins
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 6 Tablespoons (⅓ cup)/ 90g coconut nectar
- Pinch of sea salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line the bottom of a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment.
- In a medium sized bowl mix together the seeds and dried fruit.
- In a medium-sized skillet heat the coconut oil, coconut nectar, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Whisk continuously to combine until bubbly. Let cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture darkens in color and smells of caramel.
- Add in the mixed seeds and fruit and mix to combine with the coconut nectar caramel until well coated, sticky and warmed throughout.
- Pour into parchment lined pan and press down firmly with a spatula to smooth. Place in fridge to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Cut into 6 bars and store in an airtight container in fridge. Wrap bars in parchment to go.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 112Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 35mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 1g
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Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.
Angela says
I didn't like the coconut nectar in these. I had never had it before but I don't like it. Would honey work instead or would it affect the texture or ability of the bars to hold together?
Sylvie says
Honey is fine as a substitute if you'd prefer.
Ash-foodfashionparty says
Absolutely love this recipe for the bars. They remind me a lot of a snack we have in India made out of sesame seeds and jaggery(brown sugar). These are way healthier and lovely.
Pinning to make it soon. thanks for sharing.
Meeta says
I have a similar go to bar that I often make for the snacking. Like the idea of hemp and chia seeds here!
Kim says
Thank you! I've been looking for nut-free bars for my children to take to school, which are also tasty, easy to make and nutritional. I look forward to making them with my kids.
Maria | Pink Patisserie says
So delicious and definitely something I need to give a try. I'm forever needing something healthy to help get me through that rough mid afternoon hunger patch. So yummy!
Kate says
These look lovely Sylvie! Like a healthy, chewy sesame snap 🙂
Kitchen Belleicious says
my boys love homemade granola bars and these look amazing. The apricot flavor is intriguing and so sweet and fun for kids
Kelly @ The Nourishing Home says
Wow! I cannot wait to make these beauties! They look absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing with us! xo I'll definitely be sharing this via social media this week! YUM!