The Who Needs Clif Bars Bar
Fuel your on-the-go lifestyle with "The Who Needs Clif Bars Bar" – a homemade, no-bake energy bar that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almond butter, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, and your favorite protein powder, these bars deliver a powerhouse of energy with every bite. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist, and customizable with add-ins like mini chocolate chips, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and requires zero baking. Perfect for busy mornings, pre-workout fuel, or a healthy snack, these easy-to-make bars are gluten-free, protein-packed, and utterly crave-worthy. Say goodbye to store-bought energy bars and hello to your new favorite snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 0.5 cup Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseed meal
- 0.5 cup Protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, protein powder, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the almond butter and honey. Microwave for 20-30 seconds to slightly warm the mixture, making it easier to stir.
Add the vanilla extract to the warm almond butter and honey mixture, then stir until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Use a sturdy spatula or your hands to mix until all the dry ingredients are well-coated.
If using mini chocolate chips, fold them into the mixture last to prevent them from melting.
Line an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Transfer the mixture into the dish and firmly press it down into an even layer using the back of a spatula or your hands (you can lightly dampen your hands to prevent sticking).
Chill the baking dish in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm and set.
Once set, use the parchment overhang to lift the mixture out of the dish. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 10 bars or squares.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.7 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.1 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.6 g | 206% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.4 g | ||
| Protein | 189.5 g | 379% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1290 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 3388 mg | 72% | |
*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.
