5 Ingredient Nut Bars Recipe – Homemade KIND Bars! (2024)

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Homemade KIND Bars: an easy, 5 ingredient nut bars recipe for homemade kind bars! Salty ‘n sweet healthy nut bar delight!

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What if I told you all you’d need were 5 simple ingredients to make the easiest homemade kind bars ever? And if you’re not a fan of kind bars, how about we just refer to these babies as ‘nut bars’? 😉

Today, we’re gonna be gathering 5 healthy ingredients to make lightly salty, lightly sweet, highly YUMMY kind bars!

They’re:

  • Crunchy
  • Sweet
  • A little salty
  • A lot delish
  • Guilt-free
  • And easy to make.

Like, what

more could ya need, ya know?

If you’re ready, I’m ready. So let’s bake this!

How to Make Nut Bars

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Then, line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and stir until well mixed. Pour maple syrup over the dry ingredients, then fold it altogether. You’ve just made your nut bar mixture!

Pour the nut bar mixture into that pan you prepped earlier. Smooth it out into an even, tightly-packed layer.

Bake, cool, slice and enjoy. That’s it! 😉

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The 5 ingredients you need for Nut Bars

  • Roasted, unsalted almonds: feel free to use unroasted almonds if you’d like a much less-roasted taste in your baked nut bars.
  • Roasted, unsalted peanuts: I love using unsalted peanuts so I can control the exact amount of salt I’d like in my nut bars.
  • Salt: if you don’t like any salt or are trying to keep your sodium intake down, feel free to skip this ingredient. Alternatively, you can add in a touch more if you’re in the mood for a saltier snack. 😉 Remember you can always add more after baking (sprinkle atop each bar).
  • Vegan gluten free brown rice crisp cereal: my favorite ingredient in this homemade kind bars recipe. It adds a subtle crunch and texture variation that’s so satisfying. [click here to buy it]
  • Pure maple syrup: the sweet “glue” that holds these nuts bars together. Okay, no one ever said glue sounded tasty, but you know what I mean. 😉

Nutrition Facts

These homemade kind bars are not only easy to make, but also guilt-free to eat. 😉 Check out each bar’s estimated nutritional stats:

  • 106 calories
  • 4g of protein
  • 5g of sugar
  • 8g of carbs

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Testimonials

Tamsyn says,

These were so easy to make and very yummy! Thanks for the recipe!”

Klara says,

Sometimes I switch up the nuts adding hazelnuts, walnuts, etc. This has become a family favorite recipe and is so easy to make and clean up!!”

Linda says,

These are sooo good. I didn’t have any crisp brown rice cereal so I crushed up some brown rice cakes!! Thank you.”

Maylen says,

These bars are addictive. I have made the recipe more than 10 times, with some small modifications, I don’t put cereal, only nuts such as macadamia, cashews, pistachios and almonds.”

A simple, 5 ingredient recipe for salty & sweet homemade nut bars that taste better than store-bought kind bars!

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Which nuts are you gonna put in your very own nut bars? I’m thinking macadamia and walnuts. 😉 Thank you for stopping by and sharing in a joyful baking moment with me and your loved ones. ‘Til the next one…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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5 Ingredient Nut Bars Recipe – Homemade KIND Bars!

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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
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Description

Homemade KIND Bars: an easy, 5 ingredient nut bars recipe for homemade kind bars! Salty ‘n sweet healthy nut bar delight!

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 cup roasted, unsalted almonds
  • ½ cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
  • ½ cup vegan gluten free brown rice crisp cereal
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Add almonds, peanuts, cereal and salt to a large bowl. Stir until well mixed. Pour maple syrup over this mixture. Fold until well incorporated.
  3. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into a tightly packed, even layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes (mine took 35 mins). Bars must bake thoroughly, or they won’t hold together when cooled.
  4. Allow to cool for 1 hour, or until completely cooled. Use a heatproof spatula to gently lift and loosen bars from parchment. Slice into 12 bars (6 rows by 2 columns). Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

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Notes

Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up 1-3 weeks. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Infois an estimate based on 12 total bars.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 106
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 51mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Protein: 4g

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Kind bars? ›

Nutrition Facts

Ingredients: Oats, tapioca syrup, peanuts, brown rice flour, cane sugar, peanut butter (peanuts, sea salt), canola oil, raisin paste, peanut oil, peanut flour, millet, sea salt, buckwheat, amaranth, quinoa, honey, Vitamin E (tocopherols to maintain freshness).

What are the tiny balls in Kind bars? ›

puffed millet, rice or other whole grain -- used in all 8 bars. KIND bars contain "crisp rice" in their ingredient list; however their rice pieces are tiny balls.

Are Kind fruit and nut bars healthy? ›

In 2015 KIND got a warning from the FDA to remove the word “healthy” from its labeling, as it didn't meet their standard for healthy. The FDA claimed that because the bars had more than 1 gram of saturated fat per serving, they couldn't be classified as "healthy."

Are kind bars heavily processed? ›

Some of the protein in the bar comes from soy protein isolate, a highly processed ingredient. Kind bars carry a "good source of fiber" claim.

Do kind bars have nuts? ›

We have multiple product lines that do not have nuts added to the recipes. Bear in mind that all our products are made in a facility that processes tree nuts, peanuts, soy and sesame.

What is the white stuff on KIND bars? ›

It's actually just a scientific process called “chocolate bloom”. There are two types of this bloom: sugar bloom and fat bloom. Sugar bloom happens when moisture comes in contact with the chocolate - it dissolves the sugar crystals on the chocolate's surface, leaving a white, powdery look.

What are the best nut bars? ›

Key
Nut, seed, & fruit bars with real food (weight of 1 bar)CaloriesProtein (g)
Big Spoon Cherry Chocolate (60 g)27010
Fody Almond Coconut (40 g)2106
Value: undefinedBetter BiteFody Blueberry Almond (40 g)1603
Fody Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt (40 g)2005
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Why are nut bars so expensive? ›

The Cost of Ingredients

Additionally, protein bars often contain other premium ingredients such as nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. These ingredients further contribute to the overall cost of the product.

Can diabetics eat kind bars? ›

KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt, Healthy Snacks, Gluten Free, Low Sugar, 6g Protein, 12 Count. Great for diabetics! I'm newly diagnosed with diabetes and this is my go to snack during the day! My sugars level or lower after I eat one of these bars, and they are delicious!

Who owns Kind Bars? ›

Kind LLC (doing business as Kind Healthy Snacks), stylized as KIND, is an American snack food company based in New York City. It was founded in 2004 by Daniel Lubetzky. Since 2020, it has been a subsidiary of Mars Inc. U.S.

What is the healthiest snack bar to eat? ›

12 Healthiest Snack Bars According to a Dietitian
  • Kind Nut Bars. ...
  • RxBar Protein Bars. ...
  • GoMacro Protein Bars. ...
  • LaraBar Original Fruit and Nut Bars. ...
  • That's It Fruit Bars. ...
  • Perfect Bars. ...
  • Epic Protein Bars. ...
  • 88 Acres Protein Bars.
May 7, 2024

What nuts mix best with chocolate? ›

Nuts that go Well with Chocolates – Our Top 5 Picks
  1. Chocolates with Hazelnut. Delectably indulgent and creamy, the combo of chocolate and hazelnut is nothing less than a heavenly dream. ...
  2. Chocolates with Walnuts. ...
  3. Chocolates with Almonds. ...
  4. Chocolates with Macadamia. ...
  5. Chocolates with Pistachio.
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What are the ingredients in nuts chocolate bar? ›

Ingredients. sugar, glucose syrup, nuts, hydrogenated vegetable fat, cocoa butter, whey powder, cocoa mass, skimmed milk sweetened condensed skimmed milk powder, glucose syrup, fructose, lactose, anhydrous milkfat, albumin egg, emulsifier: soya lecithin, E476, aroma-deextrose.

What is choc nut ingredients? ›

The ingredients of Choc Nut include peanuts, sugar, milk powder, cocoa powder and vanilla. It has endured as one of the country's most-consumed children's snacks. While only mass-produced in the Philippines, many Asian supermarkets and Filipino stores overseas sell the candy.

Do KIND bars have glyphosate? ›

The story has been corrected to state KIND does not have glyphosate in its products. The previous version also didn't make it clear that the Environmental Working Group is an advocacy group and its findings have been challenged by scientists. This has been corrected.

Do KIND bars have artificial sweeteners? ›

We've maintained a longstanding commitment to creating snacks with as little sugar as possible without using artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols.

Do KIND bars have high fructose corn syrup? ›

We don't use high fructose corn syrup and you'll never find artificial sweeteners or added sugar alcohols in our snacks, since they go against our philosophy of using premium, better-for-you ingredients that are KIND® to your body.

Do all KIND bars have hemp? ›

The Army thinks the seeds used in the "Strong & KIND" line — which can contain low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (aka THC, the active ingredient in marijuana) — could trigger a positive drug test. Other lines of KIND bars, generally made of nuts along with fruit and other natural flavorings, do not contain hemp seeds.

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