Crunchy bar featuring nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and white chocolate for cozy winter or holiday moments.
# What You'll Need:
→ Nuts & Seeds
01 - 1 cup unsalted roasted almonds
02 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
03 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
→ Dried Fruits
04 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
05 - 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
06 - 1/4 cup dried blueberries
→ Grains & Crunch
07 - 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
08 - 1 cup crisp rice cereal
→ Binding & Sweetening
09 - 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
10 - 1/3 cup creamy almond butter
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Topping
15 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
16 - 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles (optional)
# Method:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring some overhang to facilitate easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, mix almonds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, apricots, blueberries, rolled oats, and crisp rice cereal until evenly combined.
03 - Over medium heat, stir honey or maple syrup, almond butter, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan until fully melted and smooth, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly using a spatula or the back of a measuring cup to create a compact layer.
06 - Evenly sprinkle white chocolate chips and festive sprinkles over the surface and gently press them into the mixture.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the bars are firm and set.
08 - Lift the set mixture from the pan using the parchment paper overhang, slice into 12 bars, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
