5-Ingredient Energy Bars
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5-Ingredient Energy Bars
Description
The 5-Ingredient Energy Bars recipe combines chopped almonds, quick oats, and dried fruits or other mix-ins with a heated mixture of honey, nut butter, and melted coconut oil. This liquid blend coats the dry ingredients and binds them as the bars chill and harden in the refrigerator. Once set, the bars can be sliced into portions suitable for snacks or light energy boosts during the day.
These bars have a chewy and slightly crunchy texture from the almonds and oats. The natural sweetness comes primarily from honey or maple syrup, balanced by the richness of the nut butter and the mild flavor of coconut oil. The recipe's flexibility allows swapping nut butters or using different dried fruits to adjust taste and nutrition.
Storing them refrigerated or frozen maintains freshness and firmness. Letting frozen bars soften briefly at room temperature before eating helps soften their texture. They can also be broken apart and used as granola in other dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds pulsed or roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cup quick oats uncooked
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup almond butter or nut butter of choice
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
- 1/2 tsp. salt optional
Mix ins:
- 1 cup dried cranberries or other dried fruits or nuts
- 1 cup dried tart cherries
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place almonds, oats, and cranberries (or other mix ins you want) in a medium sized bowl.
- Heat the honey, coconut oil and nut butter in a small saucepan over low heat until mixed.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat and almond mixture and stir together.
- Once mixed, transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish and flatten into a 1-inch thick square.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight or for 2-3 hours. Then, cut and store in an airtight container. Will stay good for up to 5 days in fridge. (I also like to store mine in a freezer safe baggie. When I am ready to grab a bar, I'll let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes to soften and then enjoy!)
Notes
- Pulse almonds a few times in a food processor or roughly chop by hand before mixing for better texture.
- Honey may be substituted with organic pure maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Nut butters such as almond or peanut butter can be used interchangeably based on preference.
- Store the bars in the fridge or freezer to keep them fresh; avoid keeping them at room temperature for extended periods.
- Bars can be broken up and used as granola as an alternative serving idea.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 528mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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