Whole Grain Energy Bar
Fuel your day with these homemade Whole Grain Energy Bars, a wholesome snack packed with nutrient-dense ingredients for sustained energy. Featuring a hearty blend of rolled oats and quinoa flakes, these bars are elevated with crunchy almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds, while chia seeds add a boost of omega-3s. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla, these energy bars strike the perfect balance between flavor and nourishment. Dried cranberries lend a delightful tartness, while almond butter adds creaminess, binding the ingredients into a chewy, satisfying texture. This quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under half an hour. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go, post-workout fuel, or a midday snack, these protein-packed energy bars are the ideal homemade alternative to store-bought versions. Store them in the fridge or freezer for a convenient snack that’s ready whenever you are!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Quinoa flakes
- 0.5 cup Almond butter
- 0.5 cup Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 cup Chopped almonds
- 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, quinoa flakes, chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
In a separate small saucepan over low heat, warm the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) until they are well combined and slightly runny. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the warm almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
Add the dried cranberries and gently fold them into the mixture.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or a spatula to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan, ensuring there are no air pockets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the energy bar slab out of the dish.
Place the slab on a cutting board and cut it into 12 evenly-sized bars or squares.
Store the energy bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.1 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 646 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 408.6 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.8 g | 246% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.2 g | ||
| Protein | 117.1 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 958 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 28.8 mg | 160% | |
| Potassium | 3838 mg | 82% | |
*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.
