Pistachio-Apple Bars with Chia Seeds

By jeknudson

These homemade apple bars are packed with nuts and flavor for a delicious snack!

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup cashew butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups puffed barley cereal
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/4 cup dried apple, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
• 1/3 cup dry-roasted pistachios, chopped
• Cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon black chia seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine cashew butter, honey, olive oil, vanilla, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until bubbly.

Combine cereal, oats, apple, cranberries, and pistachios in a medium bowl. Pour cashew butter mixture over barley mixture; toss well to coat.

Press into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chia seeds, pressing to adhere. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until set. Cool completely in dish.