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.
petal lalla says
Hi
If you don't have coconut nectar can you use honey?
Sylvie says
Yes, that should be fine as well.
Chantelle @ naked cuisine says
These look like the perfect on the go energy bars, can't wait to try!
Eileen says
These bars sound so tasty! It's great to have another way to eat all the different kinds of seeds.
EA-The Spicy RD says
The photo with these yummy bars and cup of tea looks so inviting! I have a story to tell involving my son when he was 1 1/2 and ate WAY to many apricots in one sitting. Probably not a good idea to share the entire story here, but let's just say that dried apricots have quite the laxative effect 🙂
Catherine says
What a perfect snack. I have always loved those sesame candy bars and these remind me of them. Pinning. xo, Catherine
Tessa | Salted Plains says
These look so great! Love the use of all these seeds. Have never used coconut nectar before but looking forward to trying it!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
The more seeds, the better! These bars sound awesome!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Simple, scrumptious, healthy snack on the go, Sylvie! Love these bars and have everything on hand to make them but the hemp seeds. Must try this recipe ASAP. Thanks for sharing!
Becky says
Perfect on-the-go healthy snack!!! So much better than that store-bought stuff 🙂
Rosa says
A delicious snack. Those bars look amazing.
Cheers,
Rosa