Super Energy Bars
Power up your day with these homemade Super Energy Bars—an irresistible blend of nutritious ingredients crafted for a quick, wholesome pick-me-up. Bursting with the earthy goodness of rolled oats, protein-packed chia seeds, and ground flaxseed, these no-bake bars are sweetened naturally with honey and dotted with chewy dried cranberries and rich dark chocolate chips. Held together with creamy almond butter and a hint of vanilla, they deliver the perfect balance of flavor and fuel. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep, these energy bars are refrigerator-friendly and perfect for meal prep, hiking snacks, or a post-workout treat. Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, they’re as delicious as they are energizing, making them your go-to solution for busy mornings or afternoon cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cups almond butter
- 0.5 cups honey
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal later.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, dried cranberries, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the almond butter and honey together until fully melted and combined, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Pour the almond butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly using the back of a spoon or a spatula, ensuring it is compact and evenly spread.
7. Refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm and set.
8. Once set, lift the parchment paper out of the dish and place the energy bars on a cutting board.
9. Cut into 10 evenly sized bars or your preferred size and shape.
10. Store the energy bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.3 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.6 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.6 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 516 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1205 mg | 26% | |
*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.
