Description
These Pistachio Cranberry Chia Bars are chewy, vibrant, and packed with nutrition. Featuring crunchy pistachios, tart cranberries, and the binding magic of chia seeds, they’re an ideal grab-and-go snack or wholesome dessert. Naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable, they deliver both flavor and function.
Ingredients
¼ cup chia seeds
½ cup warm water
1 cup almond flour
½ cup shelled pistachios
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, mix chia seeds with warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes until a gel forms.
2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, pistachios, cranberries, and salt.
3. To the chia mixture, stir in maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour wet ingredients into the dry and stir until a thick batter forms.
5. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Press mixture evenly into the dish.
6. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 25–30 minutes or until edges are golden.
7. Let cool completely before slicing. Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer.
Notes
For a raw version, skip baking and refrigerate the pressed mixture for 2 hours.
Firm pressing into the pan ensures bars hold together well when sliced.
Swap pistachios with walnuts or sunflower seeds if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy/Wholesome
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chia bars, pistachio cranberry bars, healthy snacks