Whole Wheat Energy Bars
Fuel your day with homemade Whole Wheat Energy Bars, a wholesome blend of nutrient-packed ingredients perfect for breakfast on the go, post-workout snacks, or a midday boost. These chewy, naturally sweetened bars combine whole wheat flour, heart-healthy rolled oats, and a medley of almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds for a satisfying crunch. Dried apricots and raisins lend a pop of fruity sweetness, while flaxseeds and unsweetened applesauce enhance their nutritional value. Sweetened with honey and bound together with creamy peanut butter and a hint of vanilla, these energy bars are baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. Packed with fiber, protein, and omega-3s, they’re a guilt-free, delicious way to keep your energy levels high and your cravings at bay. Perfectly portable and easy to store, these Whole Wheat Energy Bars are a must-have for busy lifestyles and healthy meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Almonds
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup Chopped dried apricots
- 0.25 cup Raisins
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseeds
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil or melted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dried apricots, raisins, flaxseeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute all the dry ingredients.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey, peanut butter, applesauce, vanilla extract, and coconut oil. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir until smooth. You can also whisk this mixture in a small saucepan over low heat if preferred.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a spatula or a wooden spoon, mix until everything is well-coated and a thick dough forms.
Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan. Using clean hands or the back of a spatula, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to ensure the bars hold their shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Once slightly cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the energy bar slab out of the pan. Place it on a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing into 12 bars.
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.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3836 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 204.0 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.7 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 661 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 448.0 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.4 g | 248% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.7 g | ||
| Protein | 109.7 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 569 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 25.2 mg | 140% | |
| Potassium | 3811 mg | 81% | |
*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.
