Description
These no-bake Trail Mix Energy Squares with Pepitas are packed with crunchy seeds, dried fruit, oats, and nut butter—perfect for snack prep or on-the-go energy.
Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
½ cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts)
¼ cup pepitas (raw, unsalted)
⅓ cup dried fruit (cranberries or raisins)
¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
¼ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1. Warm nut butter and honey together in a saucepan over low heat.
2. In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts, pepitas, dried fruit, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully coated.
4. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly.
5. Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
6. Slice into bars and store in fridge or freezer.
Notes
Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
Wrap individually and freeze up to 2 months.
Try adding coconut flakes or chia seeds for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg