Food Recipes No-Bake Breakfast Bars with Fruits and Nuts Be the first to rate & review! Keep this big batch of breakfast bars at the ready for on-the-go mornings, or any time hunger strikes. By Nicole Hopper Published on August 30, 2024 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Servings: 14 Jump to Nutrition Facts There’s no need to turn the oven on for this fruit-and-nut breakfast bars recipe. This no-bake breakfast bar is made with a variety of dried fruit and three (!) types of nuts for added texture. Walnuts, cashews, and pistachios offer a subtle crunch amidst the soft chewiness of the date and almond butter base. Dried mango, apricot, and cherries also grace the mixture, adding sweetness and a pleasant tartness. Have fun customizing the bars to your liking by keeping quantities the same and playing around with different nuts and dried fruit. If you’re working with another date variety, such as deglet, soak the dates in hot water first for about 30 minutes, and then drain before processing. Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chopped cashews 1/2 cup chopped pistachios 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots 1/4 cup chopped unsweetened dried mango 1/4 cup dried tart cherries or cranberries 1/4 cup finely shredded unsweetened dried coconut (optional) 2 1/2 cups (about 25) pitted Medjool dates 1/4 cup creamy natural almond or peanut butter 1/4 tsp. kosher salt Directions Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on 2 sides. Lightly coat parchment with cooking spray. Stir together walnuts, cashews, pistachios, apricots, mango, cherries, and coconut (if using) in a large bowl. Remove 1/4 cup mixture; reserve for topping. Process dates, nut butter, salt, and 1 tablespoon hot water in a food processor until a smooth paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl with nut mixture; stir and knead until well combined. Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan and press firmly into an even layer. Scatter reserved 1/4 cup nut-and-fruit mixture on top, pressing to adhere. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. (Or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.) Using parchment paper as handles, lift from baking pan and transfer to a cutting board. Slice into bars. Make Ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months. Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 175 Calories 11g Fat 19g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 14 Calories 175 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 101mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 13g Protein 4g 8% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 22mg 2% Iron 1mg 5% Potassium 263mg 6% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.