Boost Bars
Power up your snack game with these irresistibly nourishing Boost Bars! Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, crunchy almonds, and nutrient-rich pumpkin and chia seeds, these no-bake bars are a perfect blend of flavor and function. Sweetened naturally with honey and dotted with dried cranberries and dark chocolate chips, they strike the ideal balance between indulgence and nutrition. Held together by creamy peanut or almond butter and a touch of vanilla, these bars are quick to prep in under 15 minutes and require zero oven time. Perfect as an on-the-go breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a satisfying mid-day pick-me-up, Boost Bars are a versatile and healthy snack the whole family will love. Refrigerate them to keep fresh all week or freeze for longer storage—your busy lifestyle just got a whole lot tastier!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Almonds, chopped
- 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup Peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate chips. Mix well to distribute evenly.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until softened. Stir until smooth and incorporated.
Add the vanilla extract and salt to the peanut butter mixture and stir again.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix until everything is evenly coated and sticky.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press down firmly with the back of a spoon or your hands (use a piece of parchment paper to prevent sticking), ensuring the mixture is compact and even.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Once set, remove the block of bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 equal bars.
Store the Boost Bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.6 g | 299% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.5 g | 248% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1418 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 405.9 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.9 g | 232% | |
| Total Sugars | 215.3 g | ||
| Protein | 129.2 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 756 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 31.1 mg | 173% | |
| Potassium | 4004 mg | 85% | |
*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.
