These delicious no bake trail mix bars are incredibly easy to make and are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts and snacks. They are chewy, flavorful and filled with completely healthy, whole ingredients. This recipe is vegan, oil-free, refined sugar-free and gluten free.
Loosely chop almonds. In a large mixing bowl add almonds, pumpkin seeds, puffed cereal, rolled oats, dried fruit, cinnamon and salt. Mix until combined.
In a glass bowl, mix together peanut butter and maple syrup. Microwave for 10-15 seconds. Add in almond extract and stir to combine.
Add chocolate chips to the dry ingredients, then pour peanut butter mixture over everything. Mix until well combined and there are no loose ingredients.
Transfer mixture to a parchment paper lined pan. I used a 8x8 glass dish. Firmly press the mixture using the back of spoon or spatula. You want to make sure everything is nice and compact, including the edges, in order to make sure the bars stay together.
Place bars in the freezer and allow to set for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Once set, remove from dish and cut into bars or squares. Store covered in the refrigerator.