Healthy Jungle Bars
Fuel your day with these irresistibly wholesome and nutrient-packed Healthy Jungle Bars! Made with old-fashioned rolled oats, rich almond butter, and naturally sweet honey, these no-bake energy bars are the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Each bite boasts a delightful mix of textures, including chewy dried cranberries, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and the tender crunch of unsweetened shredded coconut—all elevated by bursts of dark chocolate chips. Packed with chia seeds for an added superfood boost, these bars are a quick and easy 15-minute prep recipe that requires zero baking. Perfect as a grab-and-go snack or a pre-workout energy boost, they’re a freezer-friendly treat you can enjoy all week long. Try this simple, healthy recipe and elevate your snack game with these crowd-pleasing, homemade energy bars!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Almond butter
- 1 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 cup Dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the almond butter and honey. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well blended, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, shredded coconut, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Pour the warm almond butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until everything is coated evenly.
Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips so they don't melt too much from the warmth of the mixture.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it down firmly into an even layer.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are fully set.
Once set, lift the mixture out of the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 411 mg | 9% | |
*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.
