Peanut Butter Energy Bar
Fuel your day with these irresistible Peanut Butter Energy Bars—packed with wholesome rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey. This no-bake recipe is the perfect blend of chewy and crunchy, thanks to optional chopped nuts and melt-in-your-mouth mini chocolate chips. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, these bars are an ideal make-ahead snack for busy mornings, post-workout refueling, or satisfying your sweet tooth in a healthier way. Easily customizable with your favorite mix-ins, like dried fruits or seeds, these energy bars are as versatile as they are delicious. Plus, they’re refrigerator-friendly for up to a week or freezer-friendly for longer storage—making them a convenient, grab-and-go treat you’ll love to keep on hand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., almonds or walnuts)
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting later.
In a microwave-safe mixing bowl, add the peanut butter and honey. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until warm and easily stirrable. Alternatively, use a saucepan over low heat to gently warm the peanut butter and honey.
Stir the vanilla extract and salt into the warm peanut butter and honey mixture until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts (if using), and mini chocolate chips. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well until everything is evenly coated and combined.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or your hands to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is set and firm.
Once firm, lift the energy bar block out of the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars or preferred serving sizes.
Store the energy bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% | |
*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.
