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5-Ingredient Energy Bars

Perfect energizing snack for on the go, or pair with a piece of fruit for breakfast!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 412 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almonds*, pulsed or roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup quick 1-minute 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, dried tart cherries, chocolate chips, other dried fruits or nuts.

Instructions

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  1. Place almonds, oats, and cranberries (or other mix ins you want) in a medium sized bowl.
  2. Heat the honey, coconut oil and nut butter in a small saucepan over low heat until mixed.
  3. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat and almond mixture and stir together.
  4. Once mixed, transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish and flatten into a 1-inch thick square.
  5. 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 in food processor a couple times before mixing or you can roughly chop with a knife.
  • **May sub honey for maple syrup. If vegan, use organic pure maple syrup
  • ***May sub peanut butter for almond butter or your favorite nut butter.
  • I also like to break up the bars and use as granola!
  • Store bars in fridge or freezer (not in pantry or counter)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 26g (40%) Sodium 124mg (5%) Potassium 528mg (15%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 165mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412

% 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.