Cranberry Nut Energy Bars
Fuel your day with these irresistible Cranberry Nut Energy Bars—packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor! Combining naturally sweet dried cranberries, crunchy almonds, hearty rolled oats, and nutrient-rich chia seeds and flaxseed, these no-bake bars are the perfect on-the-go snack or post-workout treat. A luscious blend of honey and almond butter binds everything together, while a touch of dark chocolate adds a decadent twist. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, these easy homemade energy bars are a healthier, more satisfying alternative to store-bought options. Perfect for meal prep, these bars are gluten-free, customizable, and ideal for storing in the fridge to enjoy throughout the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almonds
- 0.75 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, dried cranberries, chia seeds, and ground flaxseed. Stir until well mixed.
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey and almond butter until smooth and fully combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the warm honey and almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated and sticks together.
Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using a spatula or your hands, firmly press the mixture into an even layer.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm enough to cut.
Lift the chilled mixture out of the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang and place it on a cutting board.
Cut into 12 equal-sized bars and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.0 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 383.5 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.1 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.0 g | ||
| Protein | 94.2 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1023 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 2247 mg | 48% | |
*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.
