Strawberry Cherry Apple Chia Bars
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Cherry Apple Chia Bars, a nutritious and energizing snack perfect for any time of day. These bars blend the vibrant flavors of strawberries, cherries, and apples with the health benefits of chia seeds, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, lunchboxes, or a quick energy boost. The chewy texture and natural sweetness will appeal to both children and adults alike. Best of all, they require no baking—just blend your ingredients, dehydrate, and enjoy! Customize your bars by adding a variety of fruits to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 18 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrating
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups strawberries
- 1 1/3 cups cherries (pitted)
- 1 1/2 apples (Fuji or Gala), chopped
- 4 tsp chia seeds
Instructions
- If using frozen fruits, ensure they are completely thawed.
- In a food processor, combine strawberries, cherries, and apples. Blend until slightly chunky.
- Mix in chia seeds until well incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a mold lined with Teflex sheets.
- Dehydrate at 125°F for about 4 hours; then flip onto a dehydrator tray without Teflex and dehydrate for an additional 2.5 hours.
- Continue drying until completely firm, which may take another 11.5 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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