Shanibars

Fuel your active lifestyle with these wholesome and irresistibly chewy Shanibars, the ultimate homemade snack bars packed with heart-healthy rolled oats, crunchy mixed nuts, and naturally sweet dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or apricots. A luscious blend of honey, peanut butter, and a hint of vanilla ties everything together, creating a perfectly balanced flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfectly baked to golden-brown perfection, these bars can be customized with optional dark chocolate chips for a decadent touch. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked in 20, Shanibars are an easy, nutrient-dense snack ideal for busy mornings, post-workout refueling, or on-the-go munching. Store them in an airtight container to enjoy all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or a mix)
• 1 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.33 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and dried fruits. If using chocolate chips, set them aside for now.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

Step 4

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all the oats are coated and the ingredients are well combined.

Step 5

If adding chocolate chips, let the mixture cool slightly before folding them in so they don’t melt.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it down firmly and evenly into the pan.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the pan cool completely on a wire rack. This may take about 1 hour.

Step 9

Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars.

Step 10

Store the ShaniBars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(798.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3391.3

Total Fat 152.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 971.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 473.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.4g	0%
Total Sugars 290.8g
Protein 79.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 476.1mg	0%
Iron 24.3mg	0%
Potassium 3670.2mg	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: 38.2%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 52.9%