Homemade Energy Bars
Homemade energy bars are nutritious snacks made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a quick energy boost. They are customizable with your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter or any nut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or any dried fruit
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds or any nuts
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or any seeds
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, dried cranberries, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, and mini chocolate chips.
- In a small saucepan, warm the almond butter and honey over low heat until smooth and well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Remove from the pan and cut into 12 bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.