Crispy Healthy Bars
Elevate your snack game with these irresistibly delicious Crispy Healthy Bars! Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, rice cereal, chia seeds, and ground flaxseed, these no-bake bars strike the perfect balance between crunch and chewiness. Naturally sweetened with honey and held together by creamy peanut butter, they’re a nutrient-rich treat ideal for busy mornings or mid-afternoon pick-me-ups. With a touch of vanilla and a sprinkle of mini dark chocolate chips, every bite offers a satisfying fusion of flavors without any guilt. Ready in just 15 minutes, these bars are an easy, kid-friendly recipe that can be customized and stored for on-the-go convenience. Healthy snacking has never been this delicious—or this simple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1.5 cups rice cereal
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easier removal later. Set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, rice cereal, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and sea salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a small saucepan, gently heat the peanut butter and honey over low heat, stirring frequently, until just melted and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the peanut butter and honey mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to mix everything together until all the dry ingredients are coated and the mixture becomes sticky.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly before gently folding in the mini dark chocolate chips. This ensures the chocolate chips don’t melt too much.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use a piece of parchment paper or the back of a spatula to press down firmly, creating an even, compact layer.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour or until the mixture is firm and set.
Once set, use the overhanging parchment paper to lift the bars out of the dish. Place on a cutting board and cut into 16 even squares or rectangles.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.1 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.7 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1878 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 372.0 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.7 g | 185% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.2 g | ||
| Protein | 101.9 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 481 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 48.1 mg | 267% | |
| Potassium | 2787 mg | 59% | |
*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.
