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Womans hand holding a piece of apricot bar, baking paper on benchtop below with rest of apricot bars.
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No-Bake Apricot Bars

Wholesome no-bake bars made with Weetbix, cashews, and dried apricots—an easy, freezer-friendly snack for kids and grown-ups alike.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: New Zealand
Keyword: Apricot Bars, Apricot Bar Recipe, No Bake Apricot Bars
Servings: 8 Bars
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Stacey

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 2mg