Pack It and Go Energy Bars
Fuel your day with these no-bake "Pack It and Go Energy Bars"—the ultimate grab-and-go snack packed with wholesome ingredients to energize your busy lifestyle. This recipe combines hearty rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and sweet honey for a satisfying base, while the crunch of chopped almonds, the tartness of dried cranberries, and the indulgence of dark chocolate chips create a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Boosted with chia seeds for added nutrition and bound together with just 15 minutes of prep, these homemade energy bars require no baking and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for convenient snacking all week long. Ideal for meal preps, gym bags, or on-the-go breakfasts, these nutrient-packed bars are a healthier, homemade alternative to store-bought options.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds
- 0.5 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 0.33 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, dried cranberries, dark chocolate chips, and chia seeds. Mix well.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds or until slightly warm and easier to mix.
Stir the vanilla extract into the peanut butter and honey mixture until smooth.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Stir thoroughly until all dry ingredients are coated and evenly mixed.
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later. Transfer the mixture to the dish and press it down evenly and firmly with the back of a spatula or your hands.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm and set.
Once set, lift the parchment paper out of the dish and transfer the slab to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut the slab into 12 bars.
Store the energy bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 229.8 g | 295% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.2 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 36.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 404.2 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.9 g | 210% | |
| Total Sugars | 219.1 g | ||
| Protein | 117.6 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 647 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 3560 mg | 76% | |
*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.
