Best 4 Birdseed Bar Recipes
Cook up a delicious treat for your feathered friends with our comprehensive guide to making birdseed bars! Whether you're looking to attract a variety of birds to your backyard or simply provide a nutritious snack for your pet bird, this versatile recipe has you covered. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll have a delightful birdseed bar that's sure to be a hit among the avian crowd.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BIRD SEED ENERGY BARS
These bars are full of crunchy seeds, wheat germ, and rolled oats for fiber, and protein. Since they keep in the freezer for months, I love to grab them straight from the freezer and pack them for snacks on the ski hill.
Provided by Amy E.
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x14 inch ovenproof baking dish.
- Mix the rolled oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, and flour together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, canola oil, vanilla, and salt until evenly blended., and stir into the oat mixture. Stir in the flax seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and chocolate chips. Use your hands to mix the ingredients, and press the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into 2 inch bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
BIRD SEED SQUARES
This is an easy, healthy, but yummy, no-bake snack that disappears quickly whenever I take it along. You can easily substitute other ingredients for the cereal part such as ground or chopped nuts, flax seeds, etc. If you don't have enough of one thing, just add more of another.
Provided by LIFESDISASTER
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cocoa powder, rice cereal, oats, coconut, and sesame seeds. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the peanut butter, brown sugar, honey, and vanilla. Cook and stir until melted and loose. Pour over the cereal mixture, and stir to coat evenly. Press lightly into a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish. Cool for about 1 hour to firm, then cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 95.7 mg, Sugar 26.7 g
BIRDSEED BAR
Make and share this Birdseed Bar recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Doreen Randal
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the first four ingredients, one after another in a large frying pan, until toasted and lightly browned.
- Mix with sultanas in a large bowl.
- Heat butter, honey and brown sugar to the soft ball stage, then pour over mixture in bowl.
- Mix well.
- Press into pan so it is 2cm thick.
- When nearly cold, cut into bars.
- Store in airtight container.
- Cheers Doreen Doreen Randal, Wanganui.
- New Zealand.
NEW ZEALAND BIRDSEED BAR
Not for the birds but a favourite lunchtime snack. Normal size of a slice tin is 35cm long x 20 cm wide x 4 cm deep.
Provided by Jewelies
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 1 Slice
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Roast first 4 ingredients in oven until nicely browned.
- Add sultanas.
- In a pot melt butter, honey and sugar.
- Mix into dry ingredients.
- Press into a tray and cut when cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4876.7, Fat 349.7, SaturatedFat 126.9, Cholesterol 213.7, Sodium 1563.9, Carbohydrate 416.7, Fiber 65.1, Sugar 284, Protein 94.6
Tips:
- Use a variety of seeds: This will help attract a wider range of birds to your feeder.
- Include some nuts and fruits: These will add variety and nutrition to the birdseed bar.
- Make sure the birdseed bar is accessible to birds: Hang it in a tree or other high location where birds can easily find it.
- Keep the birdseed bar fresh: Replace it every few weeks, or more often if it gets wet or moldy.
- Be patient: It may take a few days for birds to find your new birdseed bar. Once they do, they'll be back for more!
Conclusion:
Making a birdseed bar is a fun and rewarding project that can help you attract a variety of birds to your yard. With a little planning and effort, you can create a birdseed bar that is both nutritious and delicious for your feathered friends. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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