Sports Bars with Dried Fruit and Peanut Butter
Fuel your active lifestyle with these no-bake Sports Bars with Dried Fruit and Peanut Butter—an easy, delicious, and nutrient-packed snack perfect for on-the-go energy. This recipe combines wholesome rolled oats, naturally sweet dried fruit, crunchy chia seeds, and creamy peanut butter with a touch of honey, creating a chewy and satisfying texture. Enhanced with unsweetened shredded coconut and optional mini chocolate chips for added flavor, these homemade energy bars are quick to prepare and require no baking, making them a perfect grab-and-go option for busy days or post-workout refueling. With just 15 minutes of prep and a few hours to chill, these customizable bars are a healthier alternative to store-bought versions and can be refrigerated or frozen for convenient snacking whenever you need a boost.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Dried fruit mix (e.g., cranberries, raisins, apricots, and cherries)
- 1 cup Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 0.3333 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, dried fruit mix, chia seeds, shredded coconut, salt, and mini chocolate chips (if using). Stir until evenly distributed.
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the peanut butter and honey until they are easily mixable and form a smooth consistency. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a rubber spatula to fold and mix until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly and evenly into the pan, using the back of a spatula or your hands (slightly dampened if the mixture sticks).
Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to set and firm up.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the mixture out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 10 bars or your desired size.
Store the sports bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. They can also be individually wrapped and frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.3 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 646 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 376.9 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.8 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 228.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2330 mg | 50% | |
*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.
