Survival Bars
Fuel your adventures or busy days with these hearty and nutrient-packed Survival Bars! Perfectly balanced with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, peanut butter, powdered milk, and a medley of chopped nuts and dried fruits, these bars are designed to keep you energized on the go. Sweetened naturally with honey and a hint of brown sugar, they’re baked to perfection for a chewy, satisfying texture. A breeze to make in just 30 minutes, these protein-rich, portable snacks are ideal for camping trips, meal prep, or an emergency stash. With their customizable mix-ins and long shelf life, these homemade energy bars are a deliciously practical solution for any lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Honey
- 1 cup Peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 0.5 cups Powdered milk
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 0.5 cups Dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries)
- 0.25 cups Coconut oil (or butter)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, powdered milk, brown sugar, chopped nuts, dried fruits, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil (or butter), honey, and peanut butter. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Stir thoroughly with a spatula or wooden spoon until all the dry ingredients are fully coated and stick together.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon or your hands (you can use parchment paper to prevent sticking).
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut them into 12 evenly-sized bars.
Store the survival bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or wrap them individually in plastic wrap or foil for portability.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.5 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.9 g | 430% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1288 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.1 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.0 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.1 g | ||
| Protein | 105.3 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 860 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 3637 mg | 77% | |
*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.
