Nut/Seed/Fruit Bars - a perfect snack for hiking, travel, lunch boxes - like Buc-ee’s Nutty Bites

Nut/Seed/Fruit Bars
2 cups pecan pieces
3 cups cashews
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup pistachios
1 cup almonds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 1/2 cup dried blueberries
1 cup Craisins
1 1/2 cups honey
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
Combine the first eight ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
Line a 12“ x 17“ x 1“ sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside. 
In a large pan, over high heat, bring the honey and corn syrup to a full rolling boil and cook until it reaches 260°. This is the “hard ball stage”. Remove from the heat and stir in the Kosher Salt and vanilla. Immediately pour this mixture over your nut, seed, fruit mixture and quickly stir to coat everything evenly. 
Dump this mixture onto your parchment paper lined pan and, using dampened hands, press the mixture into an even layer, covering the entire pan. Allow to sit until it is completely cooled. Using a large knife or bench scraper, cut into bars or small bites. Store in a covered container with parchment paper between each layer. 
Save any pieces that crumble off the cut bars and use those for snacking. It’s delicious!
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[@lizsmith7816]

Those look so good! Just the kind of snack I like. I have a tip on how to more easily flatten out the bars. I learned it a couple of years ago when making layered candy bars. After you have the mixture somewhat spread out, cover the top with another piece of parchment. Take another sheet pan the same size as the first and put it, bottom side down on top of your second piece of parchment. Apply pressure to the top pan until it sits evenly (with a little wobble as possible) on top of your mixture. It works like a charm.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing that Liz!

[@faukerconsulting835]

🙋🏻‍♀️...How about wrapping a rolling pin with cling wrap and roll it evenly??🤔

[@deborahparker3907]

Hey Tom, as I watched you put your muscles into packing in your Nut, Seed and Fruit bars into the pan I heard you say maybe you should have made two smaller batches. Maybe. But before you do once you've turned your mixture into your parchment lined pan quickly add another piece of pre cut and waiting parchment on top, food side down and place another pan of equal size bottom side down on top of the second parchment and push down. The pan will equalize your pushing power allowing you to flatten more at one time. If it is still a bit higher in the middle, ot anywhere, push down there again. That will further spread out your mixture. This method works for me. I hope it simplifies your process.

[@janbond8460]

I'm so glad that I found your channel. I'm a widow, so I may not make everything, but I love watching.

[@gmicela1]

I don’t know how this channel did not pop up into my feed… Thank you for your stories and all of these recipes! I love how you explain everything. Easy to follow and so friendly. You are a fantastic teacher.

[@donnakirk7455]

Your presentation and style makes this appear so easy, although I know I would have that syrup all over my kitchen! You MUST make a cookbook-I’ll buy the first copy!

[@lh824]

Awesome! Personally, I would put the nut mixture straight into the hot honey/syrup pan. The residual heat of the pan will give you a bit of extra time to thoroughly mix everything together. Thank you!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Yes! Someone else made that suggestion and we think it's brilliant. Cause this stuff sets up FAST! Thanks so much for watching.

[@geegaw1535]

​@@comesitatmytable9044does the syrup turn hard or does it just secure everything together? Haven't finished watching the video but I'm wanting to make these. Thank you

[@lisas2538]

Good suggestion! Thanks

[@Deborah-lr8yf]

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[@kaywages-ch6pq]

This looks like a great snack. Keep the recipes coming. God Bless

[@cynthiajames5656]

Thank you for the tip about the Parchment paper!😊

[@deborahmower8539]

My son-in-law loves stuff like this. Guess what he'll be getting for Christmas? LOL Thank you.

[@jeannetaylor2217]

I believe, if your bowl was hot, the mixture wouldn’t have hardened so quickly 💕🙏🙏. Holy Cow!! These look fabulous ❤

[@charlieann456]

Nuts into the liquid, stir with metal spoon. Dump out quickly (no time to scrape the pan) What if you put a parchment paper over the dumped out nuts and quickly use a rolling pin to even out the nuts?

[@marthaanthis3980]

Thank you so much for the parchment paper tip!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You're very welcome! Hope it helps you out! Thanks for watching.

[@davemeiser2999]

These look delicious. Definitely another keeper., ohio.

[@vickishipman3486]

Wow, I'm glad I saw this video!! It looks like something I would love!! Can't wait to try it!!

[@barbaralauinger6350]

My mouth is watering. I’m going to make them next week. Yummmmmm!

[@robbiegayfield5088]

Thank you for the video and giving us the written recipe. Can’t wait to try this!👍🏽

[@margaretsommer1725]

Totally love the shirt 👍🏻

[@samanthaknudson3084]

This is something I have made with limited taste success. I can't wait to make this. I'm always wanting a savory/sweet munchie. 😊😋

[@maryarnold7169]

17:37 keep all the nutty goodness warm in your oven on another pan while you are cooking the coating it helps with the mixing

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Great tip! Thanks for that. We appreciate you watching.

[@tarras3292]

Buc-ee’s Is HUGE and the BBQ Sandwich 😮is Absolutely 💯 Amazing OMGOODNESS It’s like a PARTY going on in Your Mouth 😂😂❤❤and Yes I’m most definitely gonna have to make this

[@irlairwin2071]

The brown rice syrup can be purchased at Whole Foods if there’s one by you. I left out the blueberries & added hemp seeds . Thanks for the video.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Good to know! We have a Whole Foods store about an hour from us. Thank you so much for watching.

[@carolhaynes8550]

A marble rolling pan would be the trick. But yours look wonderful!❤️

[@carolhaynes8550]

Rolling pin

[@elizabethhendriks9030]

wow, every single recipe I’ve watched you make is amazing. This too is my go to snack but I have not to date found a satisfactory outcome but this looks like perfection. Hope your trip to was terrific ..oh, and thank you for including such great helpful hints, that is exceptional!

[@Slassetter]

They look delicious! Yummmm

[@lindastorms9465]

Always enjoy your videos and recipes!!!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much! We appreciate those kind words and that you are at the table with us.

[@madampolo]

We live in Texas, the home of the original Buc-ee's. They are huge. I think ours has 27 gas pumps and any kind of food you may want. They are known for their very clean restrooms. I think they have someone clean them once an hour. I don't know about these bars that you made. I'm not a fan of most of the nuts you used, except the pecans. I think I'd use peanuts in them but am not sure of what other nuts I'd use. Also, I'd use more and different fruits, like dried pineapple. I know you would say to use what we like, and I thank you for this video.

[@elainejohnson4203]

Wow" Those look so delicious to eat and make. I'm gonna make these Snacks very soon. I've been looking for a recipe to make these Nut and Fruit bars. You made it look so rewarding while making them and your instructions were very easy to understand. Thank so much " for sharing your recipe 😊

[@Kristal0333]

That looks yummy! Enjoyed the video.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much. We appreciate the encouragement.

[@MsBrowneyez12]

I just want to say, I love watching your channel, I found it last week and have watched about every video you posted!❤️… thank you for sharing such wonderful recipes!! I am from Southeast Ky, Harlan,Co! ❤️

[@BrianJoslyn]

I'd possibly try this with honey roasted peanuts and honey roasted cashews, no pecans or maybe honey roasted - but no almonds. I might also add dried pineapple. I might switch out the blueberries and craisins with dried peaches. A pizza cutter, the spinning wheel or long knife-like, would probably work better to cut this. It might be a good idea to get some cooking/banking gloves to use when pressing out the mixture.

[@JeanTOM-qb5dm]

Love your channel!

[@tammyjones3315]

I love Buc-ees. Won’t be long and a new one will be open on I-20 just outside of Ruston, Louisiana. This recipe looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You're welcome. We hope you make them and enjoy as well. We really appreciate that you're watching our video. And enjoy your new Buc-ees!

[@patrickschardt7724]

These look fantastic. Yum

[@GohAhweh]

beautiful! can't wait to try!!!

[@marietroutman4584]

I don’t wanna give you advice because you were the chef, but since this is the first time that you made them, I think you should pour the nut mixture into the syrup instead of the other way around. I also think that I would make my cashews smaller than that. They do look yummy though I am really enjoying your videos. I hope you have a wonderful time on your trip. You don’t look old enough. To be retired. Thank you.

[@donnarice9965]

As I was watching this I was actually eating some Pepitas!!!

[@helenspencer8016]

Hello from Washington State. Thank you so much for this video. I have been buying fruit and nut bars for about a year thinking they were difficult to make. Boy was I wrong😊 Thank you Tom for making sure to give us some tricks and tips with EVERY video. I appreciate the two you so much. I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day 🙏🏻

[@karenzurek9141]

Reminds me of sweet and salty nut bars. Can't wait to try.

[@beckystone7994]

What a wonderful and healthy snack bar, much better than anything on the market I’d think!! I always share your recipes with FB, family and friends , God bless ! ❤️🙏🙋🏻🌈🌈

[@emmapetersen5792]

Great tip on the parchment paper! I have struggled with that paper curling for too many years to admit to 😂 thank you❣️

[@joynelson7230]

THESE are VERY Healthy bars. Have to Make. Cheaper to make your own. Price's are getting out of control. GOD BLESS thank you for all you Do. Appreciated.❤️❤️❤️☮️☮️☮️😁😊😃👍🖐️👌

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much for your nice comment. We apprecdiate it very much. And you're right - it's cheaper to make your own and you can control preservatives that go into them this way, too!

[@cwolf8936]

Hi there I'm a female live in Minnesota and new to your channel. Love your recipes!! Thanks 🥰

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Hello Minnesota! It's great to have you watching. We really appreciate it.

[@redsandrock8073]

Fantastic snack!

[@myVillage2323]

Good job, Tom!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you for the encouragement.

[@dianejohnson9904]

This looks delicious.

[@pamelamurphy7782]

Those look absolutely delicious! I'm hoping to try them soon ❤ 🎉😊

[@aiperimtoys5311]

Good 👍

[@elenasimon1270]

They are building a Buc-ee’s near us. It’ll take awhile. When I make toffee I pour the hot candy syrup directly into the pan. No parchment. So if I make these I’ll pour the hot syrup into the pan then place as quickly as possible the nut mixture. I might try a half recipe first on a 1/4 sheet. Costly ingredients. I have found it helpful to score the candy while it’s warm. I use a bench scraper too. When it’s cool I finish the cut…though with toffee it’s more of a break. I’ve been watching your videos the last few days. I plan to make your biscuits this week. It’s sooo hot right now.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We hope you get a chance to make these - definitely try a half batch. Hope your Buc-ee's opens soon . Thanks so much for watching.

[@denisedale6205]

I made a half batch…it was intimidating enough with a smaller batch, but it’s yummy 😋…I’ll definitely make this again

[@janicehaduck6536]

I wanr to know how you knew I havw bwwn looking for a recipe like this. I looked all week, and then rhen there you were handing me this fntstic recipe I know because I made it right after I watched yor video. LOL eriously it was delicious !❤❤❤

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You've just made us very happy! We are thrilled to hear that you made it! Thanks for watching our video. We really appreciate it.

[@judyestrada1446]

Hello Tom & Melissa - this appears to be a healthy & fun snack… Great tips & techniques, you are both great about sharing all the necessary things we need to know to make this a pleasurable video. I am interested in a recipe to make a loose trail mix as well. I wonder if this could make a loose trail mix if we cut down the recipe & boil the liquids to a lower temperature?

[@karenkindler834]

Thank you for the recipe for this Melisa!🥰

[@comesitatmytable9044]

My pleasure 😊 I'm so glad the recipe included is helpful to you.

[@iviefryar694]

I have gained some knowledge for next time. Thank you.

[@patlane3072]

This is by far one of the best cooking videos I've seen. Excellent! Well done. Thank you.😊 27:00am

[@comesitatmytable9044]

How nice of you! We sure appreciate it.

[@angietaylor2298]

I LOVE YOU ALL’S VIDEOS,PLEASE DON’T STOP .❤

[@fromthehouseoffoodcritics708]

Nut bar looks so delicious yummy so crispy crunchy and healthy 😋😋 I love it 😍 all ingredients mix very well 😋😋👌👌👌

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you so much. We appreciate that you've watched.

[@TynystanAbdilakimov-hg1lx]

Браво классно

[@marthaanthis3980]

Thank you for this recipe!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are very welcome. I'm looking forward to taking this with me on a hike, too! Thanks for watching. We really appreciate it.

[@sandyhoward1661]

This looks delicious

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Классное рецепт

[@karenshaw8599]

Is there a way to add dark chocolate to the nuts without the melting? Dont know how they do it but some storebought granola bars have chocolate chunks without them being melted? Or if there is not a way could you melt chocolate and drizzle on top? Also, that recipe makes a lot-could you freeze them? Just found your cooking show and really like it. Cant wait to ret the bread pudding and apple dumplings. If you put out a cookbook please let us know. Thank you.

[@stellagoff]

They look absolutely delicious, and exactly what I would like but a little expensive to make but I think I will make them closer to the holidays when I splurge on snacks!

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[@kaywages-ch6pq]

I love granola bars and keep my homemade ones in refrigerator all the time. Mine is a no bake , but micro wave honey and peanut butter. The other ingredients are oats, rice krispies, raisins,nuts. Looking forward to make your recipe but need to go get all those seeds & nuts. Yours sound delicious but so is mine but cheaper. GOD BLESS

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thanks for sharing!! We love reading recipes from our viewers. We appreciate that you are at the table with us.

[@shirleygregory8879]

Looks so goods NL Canada

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you for watching! We really are happy to have you with us!

[@glennaleafty6387]

The nut bars look so delicious. I am going to try them soon.

[@MizzDeee]

I love your videos. I watch EVERY evening! Just wondering about these. They look and sound rock hard, as compared to a Kind Bar. Are they super hard? Thank you!

[@traceydufault297]

Amazing delicious im going to make these

[@carolerice9596]

Looks delicious, yum yum❤❤

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We think so! Thanks so much for watching.

[@barbarawright3684]

I would add nuts to mixture pan. It would hold heat better.😊

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This Nut/Seed/Fruit Bars recipe looks so delicious 😋 Mr. Tom.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

They are! They lasted us a long time as well! We love having them for breakfast or a snack. Thank you so much for watching our channel.

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[@colleencourtney4484]

LOL! You guys are too funny...& cute. What we seen from this angle,(that's why it's so funny), the bottom of your sample bar is loaded with just blueberries & cranberries. So, if you look at the finish sheet, you have everything in sections, all your pumpkin seeds are at one end, etc. Stir your stuff in the bowl before adding the Bondo! But I love this recipe, my kids and Grandkids will love them for work. Thank you so much for sharing, and have an awesome safe trip to Virginia

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You crack me up calling it Bondo - cause that's pretty accurate. It sets up fast after you take it off the heat. Another viewer made the brilliant suggestion to add the fruits - nuts - berries to the syrup mixture while it's still hot then transfer it to the sheet. We will try that next time. Could be a game changer for this recipe. We appreciate everyone's ideas. Thank you for watching.

[@colleencourtney4484]

@@comesitatmytable9044 that’s a great idea, adding it into the pot. Have a great day everyone

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[@dpatton4507]

Looks great. I’m going to try it. Thanks. Watching from Oklahoma.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Hello Oklahoma! We hope you enjoy it. It's really good! Thank you so much for watching.

[@faukerconsulting835]

What is a substitute for brown rice syrup in granola bars? The best substitutes for brown rice syrup are other liquid sweeteners, like corn syrup, honey, maple syrup, barley malt syrup, molasses, golden syrup, date syrup, or pomegranate molasses. You can also use brown sugar. Liquid stevia and fruit puree are the best substitutes for people with diabetes.

[@angietaylor2298]

COULD YOU HAVE POURED THE NUT MIXTURE INTO THE POT AND MIXED THEN PUT IT IN YOUR COOKIE SHEET.

[@bettypierce8050]

Thank you!

[@melisbekTashbaev-b1f]

👍

[@user-pc2do9jp2y]

Thanks

[@jmarcos1008]

Working with super hot ingredients scares me because I am such a clutz, but these look so super delicious that I just have to make them. Unfortunately, we don't have a Buc-ee's in Colorado. Thank you much.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We had a viewer offer a great tip. Add the dry ingredient to the syrup while it's still hot cause once it's off the heat it sets up fast! And if you have a heavy cooker like Tom was using it might be a good idea to recruit someone to help with the lifting. I'd do that for sure! Have a great day and thank you so much for watching.

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[@dolliemaesone]

Buckees I talked my son into stopping on the trip he and my gs went on he was like na who wants to do that ,I said take your son they both loved it !

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We've never been in one that isn't crazy busy! But it's a fun stop when traveling!

[@davemeiser2999]

How long do they last. The shelf life.

[@ПериУрустан]

Классный

[@patriciakane764]

Maybe make more syrup mix and maybe cook to something less than hard ball stage? Let me know! I plan to make this. Thank you!

[@langdonr33]

Love your recipes and tracking!! What brand of red enamel pot are you using? I thought it was ceramic and noticed you use metal spoons and whisks and it still looks and cooks great!

[@AnnSchuster-u9m]

That is a cast iron pot with enamel on it.

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Thanks again, for watching our channel.

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[@readytogo3186]

This may not work, but could you pour the fruit/nut/seed mixture into the pot where you heated the honey and syrup? Would not cool as fast and you'd only have one pot to wash with all that stick-um in it! Also, you might be able to get all the goodies out before it sets up, hmmm? Since the pot is hot, you might be able to spoon it out?? Might not work----I was just thinking that was what you were going to do and was surprised that you poured the hot honey/syrup into the cold bowl with the nut mixture. This looks so good. Could it be frozen without getting moist and sticky? There's only me and it would take me years to eat that much!! Love your channel. Just subscribed. You do some things just like I do. I always close up vanilla or anything I measure before I set the jar/bottle down. I notice other cooks/chefs just set jars/bottles down and I tell them to "put the lid on." (Of course, they hear me!!!) I also scrape the last bite out of a bowl or pot. Waste not, want not! I'm old, so I'm thinking you've been looking over my shoulder! I'm rambling! Didn't meant write a novella! Sorry! 😂😂😂

[@KLeonardM]

Yummy

[@comesitatmytable9044]

I'm looking forward to taking these on a hike. I think they'll be a great snack! Thank you for watching our video.

[@KLeonardM]

@@comesitatmytable9044 No doubt. I am definitely going to make these. Thank you for posting.

[@pamelamurphy7782]

I wonder if you just mix it in the pot with the syrup the pot would keep bit warmer longer🎉

[@comesitatmytable9044]

That's a fantastic idea! This was our first time making it since we bought the Nutty Bites and decided we'd try to make our own. Wish we could have discussed this with you BEFORE we made them. But I can promise you we'll try that the next time. And we will make them again. They are great! Thanks for watching and commenting. We really appreciate it!

[@peggyhildebrand5160]

Instead of pressing it with your hands, could you use a rolling pin that has been sprayed?

[@dorishaynes5165]

Put a little butter on your hands and press out. It goes easier

[@edithhall1537]

Were you at the Bucees in Calhoun Georgia? If so that is my hometown. How awesome it would have been to see you there! Of course it’s always so crowded I might have walked right past you without noticing😂

[@comesitatmytable9044]

No, we were at the Bucees between Berea and Richmond, Kentucky. But you're right - they are always crowded! Thank you so much for watching our video.

[@eileenstephens2634]

Hi from aus what I do is warm nuts in oven pour on syrup then it doesn't set as fast

[@AnnSchuster-u9m]

Tom and Melissa, you do a great job! However, you do need a professional photographer to really show your home-made food off.. I can see a cookbook in the making!

[@DeborahChambers-t5r]

Try maple syrup as a binder