Best 3 Energy Oatmeal Bars Recipes

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In today's fast-paced world, many individuals are seeking convenient yet nutritious breakfast options to kickstart their day. Among these options, energy oatmeal bars have gained immense popularity due to their ease of preparation, portability, and ability to provide a sustained energy boost throughout the morning. With their combination of complex carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats, these bars serve as a filling and energizing snack. Whether you're an avid hiker looking for a quick energy source before a trek or a busy professional seeking a nutritious on-the-go breakfast, this comprehensive guide will help you discover the best recipes for creating delectable energy oatmeal bars.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS



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Provided by Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cooking spray
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups crisp brown rice cereal
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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.

OATMEAL ENERGY BARS



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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

1 ⅓ cups rolled oats
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup ground unsalted cashews
2 tablespoons shelled unsalted sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon ground flax meal
1 tablespoon wheat germ
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup honey, warmed
⅓ cup almond butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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



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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

2 cups oats
2 cups coconut flakes
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup flax seeds
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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

Tips:

  • For a chewier bar, use less almond milk and more almond butter.
  • Add your favorite dried fruits, nuts, or seeds for a customized flavor.
  • If you don't have almond butter, you can use peanut butter or another nut butter of your choice.
  • If you don't have honey, you can use maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • To make the bars gluten-free, use gluten-free oats.
  • If you want a vegan version of the bars, use vegan chocolate chips.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

These energy oatmeal bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a pre- or post-workout snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these energy oatmeal bars a try!

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