Oatmeal Energy Bars
Fuel your day with these no-bake Oatmeal Energy Bars–a wholesome, homemade snack that's packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor! Made with rolled oats, creamy almond butter, and honey or maple syrup, these bars are naturally sweetened and feature a satisfying blend of textures from chopped dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and optional dark chocolate chips. The addition of chia seeds provides a boost of fiber and omega-3s, while a hint of vanilla and salt balances the flavors beautifully. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout bites, or healthy lunchbox treats, these easy energy bars come together in just 15 minutes and require no baking—simply refrigerate, slice, and enjoy. They're customizable, gluten-free, and ideal for meal prep, staying fresh in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for a month.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 cup chopped dried fruits (e.g., dates, raisins, apricots)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until it becomes easier to mix.
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt into the warm almond butter and honey mixture.
In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped dried fruits, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and dark chocolate chips (if using).
Pour the almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is well-coated and sticks together.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it firmly into an even layer using the back of a spatula (or your hands lightly greased with oil).
Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to cut into bars.
Lift the parchment paper to remove the set mixture from the dish, and place it on a cutting board.
Cut into 12 evenly-sized bars and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 238.5 g | 306% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.9 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 569.3 g | 207% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 78.7 g | 281% | |
| Total Sugars | 362.6 g | ||
| Protein | 117.3 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1101 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 32.6 mg | 181% | |
| Potassium | 5022 mg | 107% | |
*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.
