Trail bars, also known as energy bars or granola bars, are a popular and convenient snack for hikers, campers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. They are packed with nutrients and calories to provide sustained energy during physical activity. Trail bars are also a great option for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack on the go. With so many different recipes available, finding the best one to suit your taste and dietary needs can be a challenge. This article will provide you with some guidance on how to choose the best trail bar recipe, whether you are looking for a simple and classic recipe or something more unique and flavorful.
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TRAIL MIX BARS
These no-bake bars make a yummy snack that the entire family will love! If desired, you can substitute other nut butter for the peanut butter and other nuts and seeds for the sunflower seeds.
Provided by leeka
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix crispy rice cereal, oat cereal rings, sunflower seeds, raisins, and chocolate chips together in a large bowl.
- Stir honey and brown sugar in a saucepan, place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Stir and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Pour the hot peanut butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until all dry ingredients are moistened.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish to make an even layer.
- Let cool and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
TRAIL MIX BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, almonds, peanuts, raisin, chocolate candy
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Snacks
Yield 12 bars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt peanut butter and honey together in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds.
- Add oats, almonds, peanuts, and raisins into the bowl and mix until well coated. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Add chocolate candies and mix just until combined.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper and pour the cooled mixture into the pan. Press into the edges of the pan.
- Cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Cut and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 18 grams
TRAIL MIX POPCORN BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
A poppin' new twist on the classic crispy rice treat! When cooking the honey and brown sugar mixture, make sure you stir frequently to avoid burning, and feel free to get creative with your favorite mix-ins. These make for a perfect game-day snack with plenty of sweet and savory surprises.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 bars
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a 9x13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, oats, almonds, dried cranberries, and cinnamon.
- In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until the brown sugar dissolves, stirring frequently to avoid burning, 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture to come to a low boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pot from the heat.
- Pour the honey and brown sugar mixture over the popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dry ingredients are well coated and beginning to stick together.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using lightly moistened hands, press the mixture into the baking dish in an even layer.
- Set aside in a cool place for 1 hour to set, then cut into 12 bars.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Carbohydrate 117 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 39 grams
TRAIL BARS
I have used raisins in place of dates, and used chopped walnuts and pecans instead of almonds; up to you. The perfect snack and energy booster for a day in the great outdoors, or any occasion. Warning: Addictive!
Provided by Simon
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Date
Time 55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, 3/4 cup honey, and lemon juice until well blended. Combine the flour, oats, and wheat germ; mix into the honey mixture. Spread evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat eggs while gradually pouring in 1/4 cup honey. Stir in almonds, chocolate chips, dates, apricots, coconut, and sesame seeds until they are evenly distributed and well coated. Spread over the crust in the pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until center is set, and the top is lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 10.5 mg, Sugar 20 g
HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX BARS
An attempt at a high-protein snack bar made from whole foods. It's more delicious, healthier, cheaper, and has less packaging than the store-bought bars. But it's also messier!
Provided by Carrie Benitez
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine rice cereal, oat cereal, nuts, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
- Pour agave and sugar into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until boiling, 3 to 5 minutes. Boil for 1 minute. Add peanut butter and vanilla extract; stir until peanut butter is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture; mix well. Spray a 10x15-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Press mixture into the pan. Let stand until firm and set, about 30 minutes.
- Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 38.8 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
CRANBERRY TRAIL BARS
This is a power version of traditional crispy rice treats made with different nuts, coconut and cranberries.
Provided by JOENAUJOKAS
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, stir together the sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans and almonds. Cook until the sesame seeds are starting to turn golden, about 3 minutes. Add coconut, and stir until sesame seeds are golden. Watch carefully, as they burn easily. Stir in the cranberries and cereal, and remove from heat.
- In a large saucepan, combine the peanut butter, butter and marshmallows. Cook and stir over low heat until marshmallows are melted. Pour in the cereal and nut mixture, and stir until evenly coated. Press lightly into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Let stand until cool, then cut into bars. Store in an airtight container, or wrap individually in plastic wrap.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 66.2 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
NO-BAKE TRAIL MIX BARS
Great snack or dessert for a picnic or other gathering! Trail mix ingredients in a bar!
Provided by RAVRAM
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine oat cereal, rice cereal, peanuts, milk chocolate pieces, and raisins in a large bowl.
- Combine syrup and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in peanut butter, and mix until well combined. Pour over cereal mixture in the bowl. Mix until well coated.
- Spread into a 9x13-inch pan. Wet your hands with cold water and press mixture into the pan to even it out. Cool until solid and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 172.1 mg, Sugar 35.3 g
MOUNTAIN TRAIL BARS FOR HIKING
Keep up your energy on the trail with these yummy treats. Don't use instant oatmeal. Number of bars depends on what size you cut them.
Provided by echo echo
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 24-36 bars, 24-36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- With a hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar, then blend in eggs and vanilla, then flour and baking soda.
- With a large spoon, stir in the ingredients oats through nuts.
- Spread in a greased 13 x 9-inch pan, bake 25-30 minutes at 375F, let cool and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 116.6, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9, Protein 3.4
TRAIL MIX COOKIE BARS
Did you know: trail mix has been eaten by Native Americans for thousands of years? It originally included buffalo meat but the more familiar combination of nuts, raisins and chocolate most trail mixes include today, actually dates back to the 1910s, when outdoorsman Horace Kephart recommended it in his popular camping guide,...
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Cookies
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. Place butter in a 9x13 inch baking pan, heat in oven about 5 minutes or until butter is melted. Remove from oven. Tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers and oats , toss and coat with melted butter evenly and press into bottom of pan. .
- 3. Sprinkle with m&m baking pieces, raisins and peanuts.
- 4. Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and sprinkle flaked coconut.
- 5. Bake about 25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- 6. Cool in pan on wire rack. When completely cooled, cut into bars.
CHEWY TRAIL MIX PEANUT BUTTER BARS
Steps:
- Line 13x9x2 inch (3.5 L) baking pan with aluminum foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oats, dried fruit and peanuts; set aside. In a small saucepan, cook the peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Evenly press the cereal mixture into the prepared pan. Let stand until set, then cut into bars. Nutritional Information (per serving): 120 calories, 5 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 45 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fibre, 3 g protein.
SUNBUTTER® AND HONEY FRUIT TRAIL BARS
I came up with this recipe as a gluten-free and peanut-free trail bar and/or snack for myself. Sometimes I have a bar for breakfast or dessert. They are a fun, filling snack especially for people who have a lot of food allergies and sensitivities. Store in the refrigerator.
Provided by Stephanie Spence
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine rice cereal, sunflower seeds, raisins, cranberries, and rice flour in a medium mixing bowl. Add honey and stir to coat. Add egg and butter; stir until well distributed. Press mixture evenly into a 6-inch square baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 115.4 mg, Sugar 15.3 g
KRISPY PEANUT BUTTER TRAIL MIX BARS
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan and line with waxed paper. Set aside. Combine the marshmallows and the butter in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave for 3 - 4 minutes, until the marshmallows are completely smooth when stirred. Stir in the peanut butter until the mixture is smooth. Add in the cereal, raisins, peanuts, and M&Ms, stirring until evenly mixed. Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Cover, and let sit at room temperature until completely cooled and set. Use the waxed paper to pull the treats out of the pan. Use a knife to cut into bars. Store in an airtight container or individually wrap.
PEANUT BUTTER TRAIL MIX BARS
The original version of this recipe came from a jar of Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter. I've reduced the sugar significantly and substituted ingredients that I commonly have on hand for some of the original. Very tasty! I first sent them to school for parties for a couple of my kids several years ago and they STILL get requests...
Provided by cindy sandberg
Categories Other Snacks
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Combine the honey and the sugar in a saucepan and heat on med. til boiling. Cook and stir 1 min. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and peanut butter. Pour over ingredients in bowl and quickly stir to combine. Let cool slightly(about 2 min.), then stir in chocolate chips. Press into buttered 11x15 pan. Let cool til set then cut into squares.
Tips:
- Choose the right ingredients: Use high-quality ingredients that you enjoy the taste of. This will make a big difference in the final product.
- Measure accurately: Be precise when measuring your ingredients. This will help ensure that your trail bars turn out perfectly.
- Mix well: Make sure to mix your ingredients thoroughly. This will help to distribute the flavors evenly and prevent the bars from being crumbly.
- Press firmly: When pressing the mixture into the pan, do so firmly. This will help to hold the bars together and prevent them from falling apart.
- Chill before cutting: Once the bars have set, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cutting. This will make them easier to cut and will help to prevent them from crumbling.
- Store properly: Trail bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Trail bars are a delicious and convenient snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for hikers, bikers, campers, and anyone else who needs a quick and easy energy boost. With a little planning and effort, you can make your own trail bars at home that are just as good as, if not better than, the store-bought kind. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, reach for a trail bar. You won't be disappointed!
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