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Two chew trail mix bar squares stacked on top of each other showing oats, dried fruit, coconut, and pecans inside with almost cookie like texture.

Chewy Trail Mix Bars

These trail mix bars have a great chewy texture that is a cross between a granola bar and a cookie bar. They are loaded with dried fruits, nuts, oats and more. They will help fill you up while tasting great. You are going to love these bars!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 36 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup ground flax
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • ½ cup pecan pieces
  • ⅔ cup dates finely chopped
  • ⅔ cup prunes finely chopped
  • ⅔ cup dried cranberries or raisins
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
Makes: 9 x 13inch rectangle, 1inch height

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 2 cups old fashioned oats, 2 cups whole wheat flour, ½ cup ground flax, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 cup shredded coconut, ½ cup pecan pieces, ⅔ cup dates, ⅔ cup prunes, and ⅔ cup dried cranberries.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 1 cup butter and ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk.
  • Pour the condensed milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until you have a stiff dough. It will take a little bit of effort, but it should come together without any dry areas. If there are still dry ingredients after prolonged mixing, add another Tablespoon or two of condensed milk until it is all coated.
    Bowl of chewy trail mix bar dough showing a thick mixture of oats, fruits, and nuts, ready to be pressed into pan.
  • Press the dough into the lined pan.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
    Pan of puffed up baked trail mix bars showing a slight golden color around the edges.
  • Cool and then cut into bars.

Notes

  • If you want to make a half batch, use the 0.5x button on the recipe card and bake in an 8-inch square pan. 
  • Feel free to mix and match different dried fruits and nuts. 
  • Toss in a handful of chocolate chips if you want them to feel like more of a treat. 
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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