A nourishing, no-bake snack made with God’s wholesome ingredients
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy snack that keeps your energy steady and your cravings in check — these Trail Mix Granola Bars are a perfect fit! Made with real, unprocessed ingredients, they’re naturally sweetened with raw honey and dates, full of healthy fats and protein from nuts and hemp seeds, and finished with a touch of cinnamon for warmth and blood sugar balance.
Unlike store-bought granola bars loaded with refined sugars and oils, these bars provide clean, lasting energy your body can use — without the crash. They’re perfect for kids’ lunchboxes, road trips, or busy afternoons when you need something nourishing on the go.
At Healthy and Wholesome, I love reminding my clients that God designed our bodies to heal and thrive when we nourish them with foods close to the way He created them. These bars are a great example of how simple, whole ingredients can come together to make something both delicious and functional for the body.
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
❄️ Chilling Time: 2 hours
🔥 Cooking Time: 10 minutes
🍫 Yield: 1 dozen bars
🥣 Ingredients:
- ½ cup raw honey
- ½ cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup raw pecan halves
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- ½ cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup each sunflower seeds and raw pumpkin seeds
- 5 large pitted dates, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes
- ¼ cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
- ¼ cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons dried, unsweetened cranberries
- 1/4 cup goji berries
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup dark chocolate pieces (optional)
👩🍳 Method:
- Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine the honey, almond butter, coconut oil, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the pecans, cashews, almonds, and soaked dates in a food processor and process until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add the coconut, hemp seeds, and cinnamon, pulsing a few times to combine.
- Remove the honey mixture from the stove and stir in the nut mixture. Add the raisins, cranberries, and chocolate (if using).
- Spoon the mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on top and press the mixture down firmly with your palms so it sticks together.
- Remove the top parchment and freeze for 2 hours.
- Lift the mixture out using the edges of the parchment paper and cut into 12 even bars.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
💛 Health Benefits in Every Bite:
- Almonds, Cashews & Pecans – Healthy fats, magnesium, and antioxidants support brain, heart, and hormone health.
- Hemp Seeds – Plant-based protein and omega-3s reduce inflammation and support hormone balance.
- Dates – Natural sweetness, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants aid digestion and energy.
- Raw Honey – Provides enzymes, minerals, and antioxidants to boost immunity and sustain energy.
- Cinnamon – Helps regulate blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and adds comforting flavor.
These wholesome ingredients work together to balance blood sugar, reduce cravings, and provide lasting energy — without refined sugar or processed oils.
✨ Faith-Filled Reminder:
When we choose foods that are close to how God created them — simple, pure, and full of life — we honor Him through our choices and nourish the body He’s entrusted to us.
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“Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31
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What’s your go-to healthy snack when you’re on the go or need an afternoon pick-me-up?
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Try making these Trail Mix Granola Bars this week and see how satisfying real, God-made foods can be. Visit Healthy and Wholesome LLC for more faith-based, functional recipes to help you feel your best — body, mind, and spirit.
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