Roasted Kar’s Nut Trail Mix Energy Bars
Homemade energy bars packed with Kar’s nut-inspired trail mix for a perfect sweet, salty, and crunchy snack. This recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, turns Kar’s mixed nuts and trail mix, rolled oats, honey 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 190 calories and feeds 10, 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kar’s mixed nuts and trail mix
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1 cup Kar’s mixed nuts and trail mix evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 8 minutes until fragrant and lightly toasted, then set aside to cool.
- Step 2: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1/4 cup honey and 1/3 cup natural peanut butter, stirring for 2-3 minutes until melted and smooth.
- Step 3: Remove the peanut butter mixture from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 tbsp flaxseed meal until fully incorporated.
- Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted nuts and trail mix, 1 cup rolled oats, and 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, then pour the peanut butter-honey mixture over and mix thoroughly.
- Step 5: Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp sea salt on top.
- Step 6: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours until firm. Cut into 10 bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Roasted Kar’s Nut Trail Mix Energy Bars take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Roasted Kar’s Nut Trail Mix Energy Bars?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for crisp items, or in the fridge for anything dairy- or produce-based, for up to 3–5 days. Re-crisp baked snacks in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if they soften.
Can I substitute ingredients in Roasted Kar’s Nut Trail Mix Energy Bars?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Roasted Kar’s Nut Trail Mix Energy Bars for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 10 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 10). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Roasted Kar’s Nut Trail Mix Energy Bars?
Snacks snacks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
