Best 10 Fruit N Nut Spice Bars Recipes

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Fruit n Nut Spice Bars are a delightful treat that combines the goodness of fruits, nuts, and spices, resulting in a delectable snack or dessert. Whether you're looking to satisfy your sweet cravings, pack a nutritious snack for your next adventure, or simply enjoy a homemade treat, these bars offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures. With a variety of recipes available, this article will guide you in finding the best recipe for Fruit n Nut Spice Bars, considering different dietary preferences, skill levels, and taste preferences.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GLAZED DRIED FRUIT AND NUT BARS



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Looking for easy dessert bars using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix? Then check out this fruit and nut dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 jar (12 oz) orange marmalade
1 bag (5 oz) dried cherries (about 1 cup)
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 cup cashew halves and pieces
1/2 cup unblanched whole almonds
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie crust ingredients until well blended. Press dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat orange marmalade to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Stir in remaining filling ingredients until well mixed. Spread evenly over cookie crust.
  • Bake about 15 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown and filling is set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1/2 g

FRUIT 'N' NUT SPICE BARS



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I'm always looking for new dessert recipes, and this one combines several of my favorite flavors.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup honey
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 ⅓ cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss cherries with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and honey; mix well. Combine the baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, chocolate chips and reserved cherries.
  • Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 87.5 mg, Sugar 13 g

STARBUCKS CHEWY FRUIT AND NUT BARS



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In fall 2008, Starbucks added several "healthy" breakfast items to their bakery case. My husband commented to me, "Look, they have a granola bar that looks exactly like the ones you make!" I checked their list of ingredients and then made modifications to my Recipe #236509 #236509, so that they are as close to the Starbucks version as possible. Take them to breakfast meetings at work, when you need something MORE than a donut, muffin or bagel.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups rolled oats
2 cups crispy rice cereal (see note below)
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup pecan halves, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup or 1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Ingredient note: look in your health food aisle for a healthy alternative to Rice Krispies. The brand I found is made by Enviro-Kidz and uses BROWN rice.
  • Prepare 9x13 pan with non-stick spray (or line with parchment paper).
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss all dry ingredients. Feel free to substitute your preferred nut or dried fruit.
  • In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil and allow to boil one minute. (Note: boiling the sugars is what helps the bars become firm and not sticky, so this step is important).
  • After boiling, turn off heat; add vanilla and peanut butter. QUICKLY pour this hot mixture over the dry ingredients and toss to combine.
  • Pour warm mixture into prepared pan. Wet your fingers and press the mixture down into the pan to compress the bars so they will slice evenly.
  • When cool, use a sharp knife to cut into 18 bars (1 long lengthwise cut and 9 cuts across). Enjoy with a hot cup of Starbucks coffee for an authentic experience!
  • Note: Starbucks does not list corn syrup in their ingredients, but the sweetener in their list is not readily available. I tried using Maple Syrup, but the bars were very crumbly and would not stay together in bars. Therefore, I found that Corn Syrup is the best ingredient that is readily available.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 59.7, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.9, Protein 4.8

EASY FRUIT & NUT BARS



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Enjoy all of your favorite fall flavors in one place with these Easy Fruit & Nut Bars. Dried cranberries, white chocolate, mixed nuts and more bring a standard spice cake to the next level in this recipe for Easy Fruit & Nut Bars.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 egg
1 cup PLANTERS Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
2 oz. BAKER'S White Chocolate, broken into small pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving ends of foil hanging over sides of pan; spray with cooking spray.
  • Beat cake mix, COOL WHIP and egg in large bowl with mixer until blended. (Batter will be thick.) Stir in nuts and cranberries.
  • Spread onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely.
  • Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over dessert. Use foil overhang to remove dessert from pan; slice into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8475 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

BEST FRUIT AND NUT BARS



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Provided by Monica Reinagel

Categories     Nut     Bake     Low Cal     High Fiber     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Condiment     Dried Fruit     Honey     Seed     Peanut Butter

Yield Makes 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup whole flaxseed (or 2/3 cup ground flax)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
Pinch salt (two pinches if peanut butter is unsalted)
1/3 cup water
2/3 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, etc.)
2/3 cup nuts or seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, chopped almonds, etc.)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325.
  • 2. Grind whole flaxseed in a coffee or spice grinder. Combine with peanut butter, honey, salt, and water in large bowl and stir to combine.
  • 3. Add dried fruits, nuts and seeds in whatever combination you like. Batter will be very stiff.
  • 4. Spray 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick spray and divide batter evenly into cups. Use damp fingers to press batter into cups and flatten tops.
  • 5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until tops are dry and edges are a deep, toasty brown (bars will not rise). Cool completely and store in air-tight container for up to two weeks.

FRUIT AND NUT BARS



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The absence of white sugar in these bars appealed to me when I found the recipe. I played with it a bit to reduce the fat content and make them more healthful but just as tender and delicious as the original. The mix of dried fruits gives these a natural sweetness that is just wonderful. You can replace the cinnamon and nutmeg with an equivalent amount of Recipe #145505. Noe that the preparation time includes time to cool the dried fruit mix after simmering, so it is not as labor intensive as the times imply.)

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped dates (or other dried fruit)
1/2 cup chopped prune (or other dried fruit)
1/2 cup raisins (use golden or dark)
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup apple butter or 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla (if you are using almonds as your nuts, almond extract would work well here)
1 cup whole wheat flour (a combination would also work) or 1 cup all-purpose flour (a combination would also work)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3-1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Bring 1 cup water to boil in a medium suacepan along with the butter and dried fruit . Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Mix in the apple butter or apple sauce. Allow the fruit combination to cool 10-20 minutes. (Tip: Dried fruit can be quite sticky when chopping. Lightly spray your knife with cooking spray first and the task will go more quickly.).
  • Mix together the flour, baking soda, spices and nuts in a bowl. Beat together the egg and egg whites. Add beaten eggs, vanilla, and fruit slurry to the bowl with the flour mix and stir until combined.
  • Bake in 9 inch pan square pan at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Allow to fully cool before trying to cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 131.7, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 10.6, Protein 2.8

SOFT SPICE BARS



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"These bars have the old-fashioned taste of gingersnaps, but they're chewy and quick to fix," writes Sharon Nichols from her kitchen in Brookings, South Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine butter, 1 cup sugar and molasses. Beat in egg until smooth. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; stir into the molasses mixture. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRUIT AND NUT SQUARES



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Cranberries, apricots and nuts mix up into a rich and delicious favorite holiday bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 can (about 9 oz) salted mixed nuts (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup quartered dried apricots
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, the brown sugar and butter with fork until crumbly. Press firmly in bottom of pan.
  • In same bowl, mix filling ingredients. Spoon onto crust; spread evenly.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. For squares, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Square, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

FRUIT 'N' SPICE ROUNDS



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While I was looking for a way to use up an abundance of dates, I came across this recipe. Made with raisins, walnuts and a delectable lemon glaze, these quickly became a family favorite. -Allison Bell, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups finely chopped dates
1 cup finely chopped raisins
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the dates, raisins and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. , On a floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; brush over warm cookies. Cool before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRUIT 'N' NUT SPICE BARS



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I'm always looking for new dessert recipes, and this one combines several of my favorite flavors.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup honey
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 ⅓ cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss cherries with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and honey; mix well. Combine the baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, chocolate chips and reserved cherries.
  • Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 87.5 mg, Sugar 13 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, ripe fruit and nuts, and use spices that are ground fresh.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • If you don't have any baking spices on hand, you can use a combination of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a special treat, serve the bars warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Conclusion:

These fruit n' nut spice bars are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or breakfast treat. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them chewy or crispy, with more fruit or more nuts, these bars are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these fruit n' nut spice bars a try.

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