Philadelphia Trail Mix Energy Bars with Nuts and Dried Fruit

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Homemade energy bars packed with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, inspired by the active outdoor trails of Philadelphia. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, turns rolled oats, almonds, walnuts into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 12, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 12 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup chopped almonds, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, and 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 10 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring halfway.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup natural peanut butter. Stir constantly until melted and smooth, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the toasted oat and nut mixture with 3/4 cup dried cranberries. Pour the warm honey-peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, then press the mixture firmly into the pan in an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  5. Step 5: Remove from pan and cut into 12 bars. Store in an airtight container for up to one week, perfect for energizing outdoor adventures.

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