Low Sodium Cashew Bar

Satisfy your snack cravings with these wholesome, homemade Low Sodium Cashew Bars—perfect for a heart-healthy and energy-packed bite! Made with nutrient-rich unsalted raw cashews, chewy Medjool dates, and naturally sweet dried cranberries, these no-bake bars are a delightful blend of texture and flavor. With just 20 minutes of preparation and no cooking required, they’re an effortless addition to your weekly meal prep. Balanced with old-fashioned rolled oats, natural peanut butter, and a hint of honey, these bars deliver a naturally sweet, satisfying chew without the added sodium. Optional chia seeds add a boost of omega-3s, making them an ideal choice for anyone seeking a nutritious, low-sodium snack. Whether you enjoy them on the go, as a post-workout boost, or tucked into lunchboxes, these easy-to-make cashew bars are a guilt-free treat you'll love.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted raw cashews
• 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Dried unsweetened cranberries
• 10 pieces Medjool dates, pitted
• 0.25 cup Natural peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Chia seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Place the unsalted raw cashews in a food processor. Pulse them for about 15-20 seconds until they are coarsely chopped. Do not over-process; you want small pieces, not cashew flour.

Step 2

Add the rolled oats to the food processor with the cashews and pulse for another 10 seconds to mix them well.

Step 3

Roughly chop the dried cranberries. Set them aside separately.

Step 4

Add the pitted Medjool dates, natural peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the cashew-oat mixture in the food processor.

Step 5

Process the mixture until it becomes sticky and starts to come together. This should take about 1-2 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Add in the chopped cranberries and chia seeds if using.

Step 7

Use your hands to knead the mixture together to ensure everything is well incorporated. If the mixture is too dry, you can add another tablespoon of honey.

Step 8

Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some paper overhanging on the sides.

Step 9

Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Use the back of a spatula or your hands to compact it tightly.

Step 10

Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to firm up.

Step 11

Once set, use the overhanging parchment paper to lift the block out of the dish. Cut the block into 8 equal bars.

Step 12

Store the cashew bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze them for up to a month.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(488.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1996.4

Total Fat 87.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 272.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.8g	0%
Total Sugars 178.8g
Protein 47.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 263.2mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 2057.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.1%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 53.9%