No-Bake Apricot Bars
These No-Bake Apricot Bars are a naturally sweet and simple snack made with just four wholesome ingredients. They’re a perfect healthy treat for kids and adults alike—nutritious, quick to prepare, and freezer-friendly!
What Makes These Apricot Bars So Good
- Just 3 ingredients – pantry staples like Weetbix and dried apricots come together in minutes (I don't count the water).
- Kid-friendly texture and flavour
- Perfect for batch prep – stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer.
Ingredients You Will Need
Ingredient Notes, Substitutes, & Allergy Swaps
- Weetbix / Wheat Biscuits – You can use any brand of wheat biscuits. This recipe is also a great way to use up the crushed crumbs at the bottom of the box!
- Shredded Wheat (the plain, unsweetened kind) can be used as an alternative for U.S. readers. Just blitz it into a fine crumb using a food processor before mixing with the other ingredients.
- Gluten-Free Weetbix works well too if you're catering to gluten sensitivities—just swap in 1:1.
- Cashews – Roasted, unsalted cashews give the bars a rich, creamy base. Substitute with sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
- Dried Apricots – Choose sulphite-free dried apricots if you prefer. Other dried fruits like dates or dried mango can be swapped in.
- Water – Just enough to bring the mixture together.
Illustrated Step By Step Guide
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make Weetbix Apricot Bar recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Step one: Add Everything to the Food Processor
Get the kids involved—this recipe is so simple, it’s a fun one for little hands to help with. Toss the Weetbix, cashews, and dried apricots into a food processor. That’s all you need to get started. It doesn’t look like much yet, but just wait!
Step two: Blitz Until It’s All Finely Ground
Pop the lid on and let the food processor do its thing. You’re aiming for a fine, crumbly texture where everything is broken down evenly. The mix will still look a bit dry at this point—that’s totally normal.
Step three: Add a Little Water and Press It In
Once your mixture looks good, slowly add 1–2 tablespoons of water, just until it starts coming together. Then press it firmly into a lined loaf tin—you want it about 2cm thick.
Tip: If the mix sticks to your spatula, dampen it slightly with water. It makes smoothing it down much easier!
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Step four: Chill and Slice
Pop the tin in the fridge for a couple of hours to firm up. Once chilled, lift out the slab and slice into bars (or squares, or triangles—whatever shape your snack-loving heart desires). Keep them in the fridge or freezer for grab-and-go goodness.
Top Tips
Here is how you can make these Apricot Bars perfectly every time!
- Use up those leftover Weetbix crumbs—this recipe is perfect for them!
- For easy slicing, use a sharp knife and wipe between cuts.
- If the mix is too dry to hold, add an extra teaspoon of water at a time.
- Want something bite-sized? Roll the mixture into small balls before chilling to make delicious apricot energy balls.
How to Make This Recipe Suitable For Baby Led Weaning
While these bars are made from whole food ingredients, they are not ideal for baby-led weaning. The combination of sticky dried fruit and concentrated natural sugars can increase the risk of the bars sticking to little teeth (and even pose a choking hazard), especially for younger babies.
If you’re looking for snack options for babies, try these softer, safer alternatives:
- Healthy Apple Pie Oat Bars – soft, sliceable bars perfect for little hands and mouths.
- Apple Oat No-Bake Bites – naturally soft, no added sugar, and ideal for babies 9 months and up.
No-Bake Apricot Bars
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Ingredients
- 4 Weetbix Weetabix or Wheat Biscuits
- 1 cup cashews (unsalted)
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1-2 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- Watch the quick recipe video before you get started, scroll up a little to find it
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and blitz until finely ground.
- Slowly add water until the mixture forms a cohesive ball.
- Press into a baking paper-lined loaf tin (approx. 2cm thick).
- Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Slice into bars
- Store in the fridge or freezer.
Video
Notes
- Use up those leftover Weetbix crumbs—this recipe is perfect for them!
- For easy slicing, use a sharp knife and wipe between cuts.
- If the mix is too dry to hold, add an extra teaspoon of water at a time.
- Want something bite-sized? Roll the mixture into small balls before chilling to make delicious apricot energy balls.
- Weetbix / Wheat Biscuits – You can use any brand of wheat biscuits. This recipe is also a great way to use up the crushed crumbs at the bottom of the box!
- Shredded Wheat (the plain, unsweetened kind) can be used as an alternative for U.S. readers. Just blitz it into a fine crumb using a food processor before mixing with the other ingredients.
- Gluten-Free Weetbix works well too if you're catering to gluten sensitivities—just swap in 1:1.
- Cashews – Roasted, unsalted cashews give the bars a rich, creamy base. Substitute with sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
- Dried Apricots – Choose sulphite-free dried apricots if you prefer. Other dried fruits like dates or dried mango can be swapped in.
- Water – Just enough to bring the mixture together.
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Hi, could you use roasted almonds instead of cashews?
I have a similar question. These look delish, but my son has a but allergy. Would sunflower or pumpkin seeds work in the recipe you think? Thanks!
Yes it should work. there are some other nut free bliss balls on my site, carrot Oat Bite
Absolutely any nuts or seed will work
When I first tried this I used dried pears & Almond flakes & it was so delicious!
Next attempt was a seed mix with sultanas & apricots. A bit sweeter.
But what a great idea!
Kids ~ & hubby ~ just can't get enough!
Just made these for my twin boys (12 months old) will be making again in a couple of days as they love them! So easy and quick to do. Great recipe thank you
Oh that's brilliant Cat, thanks so much for letting me know!
Have not made yet but was wondering if these work with gluten free Weetbix? Has anyone tried?
Hi Yes they do!
Lovely recipe, thank you. I substituted lemon juice for the water and added some sultanas near the end of whizzing the mixture. I also topped it with dark chocolate melted with some olive oil. It was delicious!