Healthy Bars
Healthy, fiber-rich bars packed with nuts, dried fruit, and whole grains, perfect for nutritious snacks on hikes or busy days needing a wholesome energy boost.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with no-stick spray.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together.
- Add eggs and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the bran and buttermilk, then sift in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir just until the mixture is well mixed.
- Fold in chopped walnuts, raisins, and chopped figs or prunes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake until edges are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- Test the center with a clean straw to ensure it is done.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Cut into bars and wrap each in foil for easy carrying on hikes.
- Store the bars in the freezer if made far in advance to keep them fresh.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
890
kcal
44% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).