Welcome to the realm of delectable and wholesome energy bars, a true delight for those seeking a nourishing and portable snack. In this article, we take you on a culinary journey, unveiling the secrets behind creating mouthwatering energy bars that pack a punch of flavor and nutrition. Whether you're an avid hiker, a fitness enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates a convenient and healthy treat, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft energy bars that tantalize your taste buds and fuel your active lifestyle.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
EASY ENERGY BARS
This was given to me by a friend, I was really surprised at how much it really helps when I feel tired. I keep mine in the freezer then pull a couple out when I need a pick-me-up and they are ready for me to eat. You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter, if desired.
Provided by JANETSTATHAM
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir oats, chocolate chips, flax meal, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl. Roll into 24 balls and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 50.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
HOMEMADE ENERGY BARS
Do you want more fiber in your diet? Are you sick of feeding the kids those boxed, dry, bland granola bars? These energy bars are the ultimate and absolutely delicious.
Provided by STEPHANIEJO
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine oats, sweetened dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, white chocolate chips, sesame seeds, oat bran, flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in peanut butter, honey, and oil. Press mixture firmly into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 10 minutes to set.
- Slice chilled bars into 2x3-inch squares. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 175.1 mg, Sugar 21.9 g
NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS
These peanut butter energy bars are made with natural ingredients, and there's no baking required! You can substitute sunflower seeds for the walnuts. Want more fiber? Add a little wheat germ. —Amy Crane, Richland, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Heat, uncovered, until warmed, 20-30 seconds. Stir until smooth; add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Transfer to a lightly greased 13x9-inch pan; gently press mixture into pan. Cover and refrigerate until set, 1 hour or overnight. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BIRD SEED ENERGY BARS
These bars are full of crunchy seeds, wheat germ, and rolled oats for fiber, and protein. Since they keep in the freezer for months, I love to grab them straight from the freezer and pack them for snacks on the ski hill.
Provided by Amy E.
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x14 inch ovenproof baking dish.
- Mix the rolled oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, and flour together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, canola oil, vanilla, and salt until evenly blended., and stir into the oat mixture. Stir in the flax seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and chocolate chips. Use your hands to mix the ingredients, and press the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into 2 inch bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
ENERGY BARS
These bars are great before a workout or when you need a quick snack to stave off hunger for a few hours. They are easy to make and do not need refrigeration.
Provided by Hungry in Vermont
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the eggs, banana, oats, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, milk powder, dates, raisins, walnuts, apricots, wheat germ, maple syrup, and whole-wheat pastry flour together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; set aside to cool. Cut into 9 bars and wrap with plastic to store.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 27.8 g
NO-BAKE EASY ENERGY BARS
Designed for hiking and backpacking trips, these bars are high in protein and clean carbs, do not require refrigeration, and travel very well in the pack. I recommend using non-pasteurized (living) honey, natural peanut butter with as little additives as possible, and quick oats.
Provided by Zielle
Categories Breakfast
Time 14m
Yield 16 Energy Bars, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the peanut butter and honey in a large nonstick pot and warm over low heat until runny and mixed.
- Mix in the oatmeal and protein powder.
- Do not bake, but heat enough to mix nicely.
- Press into a 9x9 inch pan and let cool (to make cutting them easier, you could stick the covered pan into the refrigerator for a few hours).
- Slice into 16 bars and package in sandwich baggies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 75.5, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 12.5, Protein 6.1
CHEWY ENERGY BARS
This energy bar recipe is quick to make and easy to store. My husband and I put these homemade granola bars in our lunch, but they're also a nice portable breakfast or snack. -Sharon Rast, Show Low, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oats and wheat germ. In a small saucepan, combine the corn syrup, peanut butter and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until peanut butter is melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture; mix well., Transfer to a greased 9-in. square pan. Gently press cereal mixture evenly into pan. Cool completely. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
RICE CEREAL ENERGY BARS
We bike and hike several times a week and take these bars with us for a tasty boost of carbs and protein. Wrapped individually and frozen, they are easy to stuff in a pack on your way out the door.
Provided by JANOWA
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the sesame seeds and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring until fragrant and toasted. Salt lightly, and set aside to cool.
- Combine the dates, raisins, apricots, cherries, chocolate chips and the toasted seeds in the container of a food processor. Pulse to chop until small but not pasty. Transfer to a large bowl, and mix with oats and crisp rice cereal.
- In a small glass bowl, mix together the corn syrup, sugar and peanut butter. Heat in the microwave until bubbly. Stir in the powdered milk, vanilla, and almond extract. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the bowl of cereal and goodies, and mix with a wooden spoon until everything is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into a greased 10x15 inch jellyroll pan using wet hands. Cut into squares, and allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 171.3 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
CHEF JOHN'S CHOCOLATE ENERGY BARS
If you compare these chocolate energy bars to similar fruit/nut bars sold at the store, I think they taste better, are nutritionally superior, and probably cheaper to make at home. The only problem is they look so good it takes your brain a millisecond to process that they're not going to taste like the fudge brownies they resemble.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place cashews, almonds, coconut, dates, cocoa, coconut oil, vanilla, cold coffee, cayenne and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off to start. Process about 1 minute; check to ensure mixture is sticky and moist enough to stick together. Add more coffee if needed. Continue to process until mixture becomes a chunky mass.
- Line a baking pan with plastic wrap. Scoop mixture into pan. Press down with a spatula until mixture is even. Place a layer of plastic wrap on the surface and smooth again with your hands.
- Refrigerate until cold and firm, 2 or 3 hours.
- Remove from the pan and unwrap. Cut into bars of your preferred size. Store in a zip top back in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 229.6 mg, Sugar 21 g
OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS
Provided by Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.
Time 1h15m
Yield 14 bars
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, peanut butter, maple syrup, canola oil, brown sugar, cinnamon. Stir and cook until mixture just begins to bubble, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, rice cereal, wheat germ, peanuts, apricots, figs and salt.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over oatmeal mixture and stir gently with a spatula until well combined. Transfer to baking dish, cover with parchment paper and press firmly into dish. Allow to cool completely (will cool faster in the refrigerator). Cut into squares or bars.
NATURAL NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS.
This is a bar recipe I found on a health and fitness site. The original recipe made it a protein bar, but when I made it (ages ago) I didn't have any so I left it out. If you want to make it a protein bar simply add 2 cups of protein powder and add an extra 1/2 cup of honey. This is a good bar for straight after an intense workout, but it tastes like a dessert so even if you're not active you can make it just as a snack bar or treat.
Provided by Azzurri
Categories Peanut Butter
Time 5m
Yield 16 bars
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine peanut butter and honey in a large nonstick pot and warm up over a low heat until runny and mixed.
- Mix in the oatmeal (and protein powder if using).
- You don't want to cook it, just heat it up enough to stir everything together nicely.
- Press into a 9x9-inch pan.
- Let cool, then cut into 16 equal bars.
- Wrap each bar in foil and store in plastic bags. - No need to refrigerate as the ingredients are natural.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 19, Protein 6.1
BLUEBERRY CHOCOLATE ENERGY BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: raw almond, raw walnut, pitted date, salt, water, brown rice cereal, old fashion oat, dried blueberry, cinnamon, dark chocolate, coconut oil
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Snacks
Yield 16 bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the almonds on one half of the baking sheet and the walnuts on the other half.
- Toast for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool 20 minutes before roughly chopping.
- In a food processor or blender, combine the dates, salt, and water, and process until well-combined.
- Transfer the date mixture to a large bowl and add the brown rice cereal, oats, blueberries, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well-combined. Add the chopped nuts and fold to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread flat with a spatula.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30-45 minutes to set.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate and coconut oil, and microwave for 1½ minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth
- Pour ⅔ of the melted chocolate over the bars and spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 10 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Invert the bars onto a cutting board and remove the parchment paper. Drizzle the remaining chocolate over the top. Return to the freezer for 10 minutes, until the chocolate is set.
- Cut into 16 bars. Wrap individually in parchment paper and store in the fridge or freezer until ready to eat.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 29 grams
BANANA OAT ENERGY BARS
Really great and healthy, perfect pre-run breakfast or for a quick snack.
Provided by cecdaisy
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Kids Quick and Easy
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix oats, bananas, carrots, apple, applesauce, and peanuts together in a bowl; spread into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 10.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
OATMEAL ENERGY BARS
These tasty vegan energy bars taste just like full-fat, non-vegan oatmeal cookies. Completely irresistible. They are great as breakfast bars with coffee, as an in-between meal snack to keep you going, or a healthy dessert! Once you try them, you will never bother with non-vegan oatmeal cookies again!
Provided by Extropian
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan Breakfast and Brunch
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x11-inch baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Whisk oats, flour, chocolate chips, ground cashews, sunflower seeds, flax meal, wheat germ, cinnamon, and sea salt together in a large shallow bowl.
- Stir warmed honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until well-mixed. Pour honey mixture into oat mixture; stir until batter is well-combined. Turn batter out into prepared baking dish. Lay a sheet of waxed paper over batter and press firmly to evenly distribute in the baking dish. Remove and discard waxed paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, about 12 minutes. Pull aluminum foil from baking dish and cool bars in the aluminum foil for 10 minutes; remove and discard aluminum foil. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 49.7 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
ENERGY OATMEAL BARS
This is an awesome treat!
Provided by Melanie Wallin Anderson
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix oats, coconut, peanut butter, chocolate chips, flax seeds, and vanilla extract together in bowl until well combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish and cut into desired number of bars, leaving bars in the baking dish. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 93.4 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS (HEALTH OR ENERGY BARS)
No fructose corn syrup. Can make an infinite combination of desired flavors...and better than store-bought, but be aware that these will be a tad softer. The last ingredient should read "white or chocolate chips".
Provided by gailanng
Categories Breakfast
Time 2h45m
Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Combine the oats, wheat germ, flax seeds, sesame seeds and almonds; spread out evenly on the rimmed baking sheet and toast for approximately 10 to 15 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally and watching carefully so as not to burn.
- In the meantime, in a large bowl combine salt, coconut, cinnamon and dried cranberries; set aside.
- In a large measuring cup place the vanilla, honey, butter and brown sugar. Microwave approximately 2 minutes. Mixture will foam and bubble. Stir to completely dissolve brown sugar.
- When oat mixture is done toasting, transfer to the same bowl with coconut mixture and stir to evenly combine. Add the honey mixture and stir to incorporate.
- Line a 9" x 13" baking pan with waxed paper. Spread the mixture, using the back of a wooden spoon, pressing to create a smooth, even surface. Place another piece of waxed paper over the top, pressing down to evenly compact the mixture. Compacting is important so the bars won't fall apart when cut. (Suggestion: place one pan of same size within the other and press to even out mixture.).
- Refrigerate and completely cool the mixture about 2 hours to assure a clean cut. Firmly press down with a large knife to cut into bars. Do not saw. Wrap bars in waxed paper and store in refrigerator or freezer.
DRIED FRUIT ENERGY BARS
These dried fruit energy bars are the perfect breakfast option for busy people. They're easy to make ahead and jam-packed with ingredients like chia seeds, quinoa and oats that will keep you fueled throughout the day. - Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside and allow to cool completely. , In a food processor, combine dates, coconut oil, almond butter, protein powder and vanilla. Cover and pulse until blended. Add coconut and chia seeds. Pulse until combined. Add oats and cooked quinoa. Pulse until combined., Press firmly into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Using a serrated knife, cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
HAWAII ISLAND ENERGY BARS
Make and share this Hawaii Island Energy Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 13m
Yield 48 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toasts oats and sesame seed in skillet, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Melt marshmallows, peanut butter, and margarine over medium flame, stirring constantly.
- Add oats, sesame seed, and remaining ingredients.
- Mix well.
- Press into a 9x13-inch pan.
- Cool and cut into bars.
PEANUT BUTTER KRISPIES ENERGY BARS
A recipe sent from Aunty Flo She say's she tried them and thought they were good. She used Skippie's Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter
Provided by LizAnn
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 32 bars
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt together margarine, marshmallows, and peanut butter. Roast oats and sesame seeds seperately in a skillet over a low heat. Very swiftly mix together marshmallow mixture and the rest of the ingredients. Pat mixture on a greased jelly roll pan or cookie sheet; let cool. loosen sides and turn onto cutting board. Cut into bars. Wrap individually in waxed paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.7, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 128, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 14.4, Protein 5.4
GRANOLA ENERGY BARS
This is not a traditional bar recipe. It can be made with all organic ingredients if you choose. It is packed with healthy ingredients that you are sure to enjoy. All my children comment, 'Mom, I love these things.' These are great for camping, sporting events, or anytime when you need that extra kick of energy topped with chocolate.
Provided by LORITZ
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch pan with aluminum foil.
- Combine the oatmeal, raisins, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, oat bran, flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of a mixer. Mix in peanut butter, honey, and melted butter. Press mixture evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Spread the melted chocolate chips over top; refrigerate until hard, about 30 minutes. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 188.6 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right ingredients: Use natural and wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and honey. Avoid processed ingredients, added sugars, and artificial sweeteners.
- Balance the flavors: Experiment with different combinations of sweet, salty, and savory ingredients to create energy bars that appeal to your taste buds.
- Make it a complete snack: Add protein powder, nut butter, or yogurt to your energy bars to make them more filling and satisfying.
- Customize to your dietary needs: If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, choose recipes that cater to your specific needs. Many energy bar recipes can be easily adapted to be gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan.
- Store them properly: Energy bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. This will help preserve their freshness and flavor.
Conclusion:
Homemade energy bars are a convenient and delicious way to fuel your active lifestyle. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you can easily customize your energy bars to suit your taste preferences and dietary requirements. The key is to use natural and wholesome ingredients and to find a balance of flavors that you enjoy. Whether you prefer sweet and fruity bars, savory and nutty bars, or a combination of both, there's an energy bar recipe out there for everyone. So get creative in the kitchen and start experimenting with different recipes to find your perfect energy bar.
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