Trail Mix Cookie Bars
These Trail Mix Cookie Bars are chewy, crunchy, and packed with wholesome ingredients for a perfect anytime snack or treat!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatula
- Baking Pan (9x13 inch)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil cold
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup golden raisins or any other dried fruit
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your bars bake evenly.
- Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking soda, and kosher salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, melt the coconut oil if it’s solid. Once melted, add the coconut sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the rolled oats, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, golden raisins, chopped almonds, and sunflower seeds. The mixture will be thick and chunky.
- Transfer the cookie mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to press it down evenly into the corners.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, lift them out using the parchment overhang and let them cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Ensure your coconut oil is solid when measuring, or melt it right before mixing for best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense cookie bars.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Substitute ingredients like nuts or sweeteners to suit dietary needs or preferences.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.