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Home » Recipes » Dessert » Bars + Brownies » Homemade KIND Bars

Homemade KIND Bars

Published: Oct 18, 2016 · Last Modified: September 27, 2019 by Dani

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KIND Bars

Scroll down to watch the step-by-step video.

Who doesn’t love a DIY copycat recipe?

There’s just something so fun and rewarding about making something from scratch that you would normally buy at the store.

These simple nut and seed bars are an exact replica of the ‘oh-so-popular’ KIND bar and a must try for anyone who loves the feeling of ‘homemade’.

I was inspired by TheYummyLife to make these bars.  She has a great step-by-step photo demonstration that I found really helpful (and she shares other flavors as well).  So if you are a visual learner, like myself, be sure to use her photos and my video to help you make this recipe a success.

A few tips about this recipe:

  • Be sure your nuts are toasted.  If you buy raw nuts, you can toast the at 350 in the oven for about 8-10 minutes.
  • You will need a candy thermometer, I like this one.
  • Once the syrup boils, it will cook for another 6-8 minutes or so before it reaches the desired temperature.  Just stay with it so it doesn’t burn.
  • Spray your mixing bowl with some cooking spray before adding the nuts.  I did not do this in the video but have done it since and it makes stirring and transferring a lot easier.
  • This recipe is pretty easy but you do want to work quickly and efficiently once the syrup is ready to go.  I find it very helpful to have everything else set up and ready to go ahead off time.

I hope you get to give this a try!  They are really delicious and super fun to make.

HELPFUL KITCHEN TOOLS:
1/4 Sheet pan
Candy Thermometer
Brown Rice Syrup

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4.34 from 21 votes

Homemade KIND Bars

For a vegan version of this recipe, use all brown rice syrup and vegan chocolate chips.
Course: bars + brownies, DESSERT, DIET
Cuisine: American, gluten free, kids, vegan, vegetarian
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole toasted unsalted almonds
  • 3/4 cup whole roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 3/4 cup toasted walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
  • 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup brown rice syrup
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • Generously grease/spray a 13 x 9-inch pan (I used a quarter sheet pan).
  • In a large bowl, combine almonds, peanuts, walnuts, cereal and flaxseed; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan set to medium-high heat, combine honey, brown rice syrup, salt and vanilla. Stir frequently, until mixture reaches 260 degrees F on a candy thermometer (hard ball stage).
  • Immediately pour syrup over nut mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to harden.
  • Once hardened, cut into 20 bars.
  • Melt chocolate and oil in your microwave, in 30 second increments, stirring until smooth. Drizzle bars with melted chocolate. Refrigerate to let chocolate set.

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Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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Comments

  1. Meeta bhatia says

    October 18, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    Hi dani,

    The recipe looks  very simple n clean except for me 1 ingredient the brown rice syrup ….. can u suggest a replacement for that …..

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Dani says

      October 19, 2016 at 1:20 am

      5 stars
      You can substitute with the syrup of your choice, but the measurements may vary depending on the sweetener.

      Reply
      • Mary says

        February 22, 2020 at 9:47 pm

        5 stars
        Yes, you’re right. I used barley malt syrup but only used 1/4 cup of it since it’s sweeter. I also substituted 1/2 cup of combined seeds (pumpkin, sesame, sunflower) for the rice cereal. Thank you so much for this recipe. These bars are completely awesome! We always keep a batch on hand.

        Reply
  2. Laura says

    October 18, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    dani!
    i LOVE your website! you have the BEST recipes and your videos are so helpful (and so cute!) amen that i found you! your recipes are all on heavy rotation in my house! <3

    Reply
    • Dani says

      October 19, 2016 at 1:21 am

      5 stars
      Awe, thanks for sharing, Laura! I’m so happy you love the website and the recipes 🙂

      Reply
  3. Laura Greenberg says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    5 stars
    love your  website dani! great recipes and easy instructions! keep cooking and keep sharing! 

    Reply
    • Dani says

      October 19, 2016 at 1:22 am

      5 stars
      Will do 😉

      Reply
  4. JASG says

    April 24, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    5 stars
    Made this and my husband loves it! Fantastic!! Can you make some more granola bar recipes for kids? I live overseas and can not get granola bars over here. Maybe something with Nutella??

    Reply
  5. Alanna says

    July 26, 2017 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    I do not use honey can I use Agave in place of it in this recipe?

    Reply
  6. Shelley says

    April 5, 2020 at 11:16 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and perfect! I make these often. I just recently started cutting them with a meat cleaver right after forming them in the pan and before putting them in the fridge to cool. This seems to help me as I could just not perfect that piece of it and sometimes it turned out a little bit like peanut brittle looking. It’s so easy to substitute things as well. Sometimes I use oats, sometimes I use raw coconut. Are used pure organic maple syrup in place of the brown rice syrup and it turned out excellent. I live in a small town and I can’t find brown rice syrup anywhere. Thank you so much for this recipe. One of my girlfriends bought all the ingredients and had me make her two batches of them and she has them in her freezer. Delicious and healthy!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 6, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      Yay! So happy you are enjoying these so much Shelley! Super appreciate your tips + review.

      Reply

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