Apricot walnut cereal bars are a delectable treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apricots with the nutty crunch of walnuts. These wholesome bars are not only delicious, but they are also packed with essential nutrients, making them a perfect snack or breakfast option for people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy recipe or a more elaborate one, there is an apricot walnut cereal bar recipe out there to suit your needs. Read on to explore some of the best recipes for this classic snack.
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APRICOT WALNUT BARS
These moist bars have a great flavor. Everyone in my family loves them, and I get lots of requests for the recipe. -Kim Gilliland, Simi Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 bars.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, cook apricots in water over medium heat for 10 minutes or until softened. Drain, cool and chop; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup flour until well blended. , Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° until lightly browned, about 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until blended. Beat in vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, and remaining flour; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in apricots and nuts. Pour over crust. , Bake at 350° until set, about 30 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar; cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
APRICOT OAT BARS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 1h47m
Yield 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13 by 2-inch metal baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with vegetable oil cooking spray and set aside.
- Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the jam and the apricots. Set aside.
- Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Stir in the oats and walnuts. Add the butter, egg and vanilla and stir until incorporated.
- Using a fork or clean fingers, lightly press half of the crust mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Using a spatula, spread the filling over the crust leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the pan. Cover the filling with the remaining crust mixture and gently press to flatten. Bake until light golden, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 1 hour. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 112 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 16 grams
APRICOT WALNUT BARS
Categories Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Apricot Walnut Vanilla Fall Winter Edible Gift Cinnamon Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 32 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan and line with 1 sheet of foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 opposite sides, then butter foil.
- Pulse flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Add yolks and vanilla and pulse just until clumps of dough form, about 30 seconds.
- Press three fourths of dough evenly onto bottom of pan, then spread with apricot preserves. Crumble remaining dough over preserves and sprinkle evenly with walnuts.
- Bake until top is golden brown and preserves are bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack. Lift from pan by grasping both ends of foil. Cut into 32 bars and lift bars off foil with a spatula.
WINNING APRICOT BARS
This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It's won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states! Easy to make, it's perfect for potluck suppers, bake sales, lunchboxes or just plain snacking.-Jill Moritz, Irvine, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in coconut and walnuts., Press two-thirds of dough onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ALMOND-APRICOT GRANOLA BARS
Many granola bars are assumed to be healthy, but aren't. These are. A combination of granola, almonds, apricots and crisp brown rice, the recipe is wide open to interpretation as long as you keep the ratio of glue (the almond butter and honey mixture) to granola and mix-ins about the same. Mix everything together, press it into an oiled dish lined with plastic wrap, and throw it all in the fridge for an hour. These bars are more chewy than crunchy, and will fit well into a child's lunch bag or a grown-up's breakfast plate.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories appetizer, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield about 16 to 20 granola bars
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put almond butter and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until they melt together; whisk to combine.
- Put the crispy cereal, granola, almonds, apricots and salt in a bowl and add the mixture of almond butter and honey; stir well to combine.
- Grease a 7- or 8-inch-square baking dish with a little oil and line it with plastic wrap. Spread the granola mixture evenly into the dish, pressing down gently, and cover with more plastic wrap; refrigerate until set, at least one hour. Once set, remove by lifting the edges of the plastic wrap out of the dish; peel off the plastic and cut the bars to any size you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 35 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
DARK CHOCOLATE APRICOT BREAKFAST BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: puffed rice cereal, oats, pumpkin seeds, almond, dried apricot, corn syrup, honey, vanilla extract, dark chocolate
Provided by Milloni Merchant
Yield 12 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine puffed rice, oats, rice, and apricot into a large bowl.
- In a sauce pan, heat corn syrup and honey until it reaches 260°F (126°C). Then carefully add vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- Immediately pour the honey mixture into the bowl, stir, and transfer it onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Using a spatula press down the mixture to desired thickness. (Careful - it may still be quite warm!)
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 bar of dark chocolate for 1 minute, then drizzle over the top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove parchment paper and cut into 12 even pieces.
- Wrap each bar with wax paper and store up to 1 week.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 24 grams
Tips:
- Always preheat your oven before baking the cereal bars. This helps to ensure that they bake evenly.
- Use a large mixing bowl to combine the ingredients. This will make it easier to mix everything together evenly.
- Press the cereal mixture firmly into the baking pan. This will help to hold the bars together.
- Bake the cereal bars for the full amount of time specified in the recipe. Underbaked bars will be soft and crumbly, while overbaked bars will be hard and dry.
- Let the cereal bars cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
- Store the cereal bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Apricot walnut cereal bars are a delicious and nutritious snack that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy snack that the whole family will enjoy.
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