What ingredients are in a KIND bar?

Ingredients Cooking spray. 1 1/2 cups. whole unsalted almonds (7 1/2 ounces) 1/2 cup. unsalted walnuts (2 ounces) 3/4 cup. unsalted dry roasted peanuts (3 1/2 ounces) puffed rice or millet. 1 tablespoon. flaxseed meal. 1 tablespoon. white sesame seeds. 1 tablespoon. chia seeds. More items...

Are KIND fruit and nut bars healthy?

While most KIND bars will give you an energy and fiber boost, they're too low in protein to make a satisfying and filling snack . Most varieties of bars have just 4 to 8 grams of protein.

How do you make granola bars stick together?

Spray the bottom of a measuring cup or bowl with nonstick spray then press firmly into an even layer . The harder you press, the better the bars will stick together! Refrigerate until set, a couple hours, then pull out of the baking dish using overhanging foil and slice into bars using a sharp knife.

Are nut bars healthy?

Because these bars are made from dried fruit and nuts they are more nutritious than biscuits, chocolate or sweets . They are also high in fibre and the fats are usually from nuts, which contain healthier unsaturated fats, unlike the saturated fats found in chocolate, cakes and biscuits.

Is it OK to eat a KIND bar everyday?

Technically, you could include some of these Kind bars in your daily macro goals, even on keto — but they're by no means healthy. They don't belong in your diet if you don't want to consume more than half of your carbs and sugar for the day in a tiny bar without real nutritional substance.

Why are KIND bars so expensive?

Not only are they healthy snacks, but they are specialty snacks for a specialty market , so that adds to the price. With the lowest priced bar ringing in at $1.00, KIND bars are on the low end for most energy bars. To produce a gold-standard nutritious snack using just 6 simple ingredients, it cost $1.23 per bar.

Why are KIND bars so healthy?

Almonds are frequently used as a main ingredient in KIND bars, while peanuts, cashews and pecans are other popular additions. These nuts are particularly high in monounsaturated fats, which qualify as a “healthy fat.” Monounsaturated fats help reduce blood pressure and protect against heart disease.

Do KIND bars have artificial sugar?

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 KIND bars have sugar in them?

Sugar -- 5-10 grams per bar , or less than 10 grams per 100 grams. Fibre -- more.

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.

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

Published onSeptember 13, 2021January 17, 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.

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!

5 Ingredient Nut Bars Recipe – Homemade KIND Bars! (3)

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!

★★★★★4.7 from 17 reviews

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

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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!

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Add almonds, peanuts, cereal and salt to a large bowl. Stir until well mixed. Pour maple syrup over this mixture. Fold until well incorporated.
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.
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.