Mediterranean Diet Almond Bars

Satisfy your snack cravings with these wholesome and flavorful Mediterranean Diet Almond Bars, a perfect fusion of nutrition and taste. Loaded with nutrient-dense ingredients like raw almonds, rolled oats, and chia seeds, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey and dried apricots, making them a guilt-free indulgence. A hint of ground cinnamon and vanilla extract elevates the flavor profile, while melted coconut oil ensures a moist, chewy texture. Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish, these easy-to-make almond bars are baked to perfection, offering a satisfying crunch and a subtle golden-brown finish. Ideal for meal prep, they’re portable, energy-boosting, and perfect as a breakfast-on-the-go or a post-workout snack. Store them in an airtight container to enjoy all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.5 cup dried apricots
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a food processor, add the raw almonds and rolled oats. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, but still retains some texture.

Step 3

Add the dried apricots to the food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped and well incorporated into the almond-oat mixture.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and sea salt, and stir to combine.

Step 5

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil and honey together. Once melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Pour the melted coconut oil and honey mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until well combined and the mixture is evenly damp.

Step 7

Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or a spatula to smooth out the surface.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the baking dish.

Step 9

Once cooled, lift the bars out of the baking dish using the parchment paper. Cut into 10 equal-sized bars.

Step 10

Store the almond bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(437.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1958.4

Total Fat 110.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 594.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.7g	0%
Total Sugars 121.8g
Protein 49.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 604.5mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 1973.8mg	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: 48.0%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 42.5%