No Bake Easy Energy Bars
Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring zero baking, these No Bake Easy Energy Bars are the ultimate grab-and-go snack for busy days. Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, and ground flaxseed, these bars deliver a perfect balance of protein, fiber, and natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup. The addition of mini chocolate chips adds a delightful touch of indulgence, while a hint of vanilla and sea salt ties all the flavors together. Ideal for meal prep, these energy bars are stored effortlessly in the fridge or freezer, ensuring you always have a satisfying treat on hand. Perfect as a pre-workout boost, midday snack, or a kid-friendly lunchbox favorite, they’re as versatile as they are delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix well to distribute all the dry ingredients evenly.
In another microwave-safe bowl, warm the peanut butter and honey for 20-30 seconds until they are soft and easy to mix. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until everything is well-coated and evenly combined.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently to ensure they are distributed throughout the mixture.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly and evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm enough to slice.
Once set, use the parchment overhang to lift the mixture out of the baking dish. Place it on a cutting board, and cut it into 10 even bars.
Store the energy bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze them for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.5 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.5 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1059 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 425.2 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.4 g | 173% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.5 g | ||
| Protein | 99.4 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 469 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2506 mg | 53% | |
*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.
