Description
With a lightly spiced strawberry date filling and a delicious, soft, subtly sweet whole grain dough, these homemade Strawberry Nutrigrain Bars are SO much better than store-bought! These are low in added sugar, but still super satisfying, and great for on-the-go snacking.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, whisked
Strawberry Date Filling:
- 6 ounces fresh strawberries
- 4 ounces pitted Medjool dates
- 1/4 cup spiced rum*
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- Zest and juice from half of a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- filling, then pinch the seam and ends closed with your fingers. Flip the log over and roll very gently with a rolling pin to flatten the cookie out and flatten the seam.
- Bake. Carefully transfer the logs seam side down to the baking sheet. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the bottom is lightly browned. Let cool completely and then slice each log into 4 cookies.
Notes
*Rum: Note that the alcohol will all cook out, but if you're concerned, you can substitute rum with water instead. We highly recommend adding it, though – it adds so much flavor to the filling!
Storage: Keep these stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
Disclaimer: This recipe is a homemade version inspired by the classic Nutrigrain Bars. It is not an exact replica, and the taste and texture may vary from the original product. This recipe is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the makers of Nutrigrain products. All product names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This recipe is intended for personal use and enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 9.4 g
- Sodium: 31.1 mg
- Fat: 5.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.9 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.6 g
