Birdseed Bar
Discover the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness with these no-bake Birdseed Bars! Packed with nutrient-rich sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and rolled oats, these homemade energy bars are a healthy and satisfying snack you can feel good about. A creamy mixture of honey, peanut butter (or almond butter), and coconut oil binds the seeds together, while a touch of vanilla and optional dark chocolate chips add irresistible flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, these bars are refrigerator-ready for a convenient grab-and-go option. Perfect as a high-energy snack, lunchbox treat, or post-workout fuel, these Birdseed Bars are a deliciously easy way to keep hunger at bay while staying on track with your wellness goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sunflower seeds
- 1 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseeds
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.33 cup Honey
- 0.33 cup Peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.33 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and rolled oats. Stir to mix evenly.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth and well-combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to thoroughly mix everything until the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
If using dark chocolate chips, stir them in once the mixture has cooled slightly to prevent melting.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use the back of the spatula or your hands (greased or dampened with water) to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until the bars are firm.
Once set, lift the mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 12 bars or your preferred size.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.6 g | 326% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 81.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 978 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.1 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.1 g | 204% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.9 g | ||
| Protein | 117.1 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 31.1 mg | 173% | |
| Potassium | 3942 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
