High Energy Survival Bars
Fuel your adventures with these High Energy Survival Bars, the ultimate no-bake snack packed with wholesome ingredients to keep you energized on the go. Made with rolled oats, natural peanut butter, and honey as a hearty base, these bars are elevated with protein powder, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal for a boost of nutrition. The addition of chopped nuts, dried fruits, and dark chocolate chips ensures a delightful balance of crunch, sweetness, and satisfying texture. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no oven time, these versatile bars are perfect for hikers, athletes, or anyone needing a portable energy boost. Store them in the fridge or freezer for convenient meal prep options that will fuel you for days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Natural peanut butter
- 1 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 0.5 cup Dried fruits (e.g., cranberries, raisins, or apricots)
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseed meal
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging over the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, chopped nuts, dried fruits, dark chocolate chips, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter and honey. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is warm and easy to combine (about 45 seconds total).
Stir the vanilla extract into the warmed peanut butter and honey mixture.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated and the mixture sticks together.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands (lightly greased) to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are firm enough to cut.
Once set, lift the mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.6 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.6 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 2219 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 409.8 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.1 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 319.9 g | ||
| Protein | 180.2 g | 360% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 899 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 4057 mg | 86% | |
*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.
