Best 9 Power Bars Recipes

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Power bars are a convenient and delicious way to refuel your body after a workout or as a quick snack. They are packed with nutrients that can help improve your energy levels, boost your mood, and aid in muscle recovery. With so many different recipes available, finding the perfect power bar to suit your individual needs and tastes can be a daunting task. In this article, we will take you through some of the most popular and effective power bar recipes, highlighting their unique benefits and providing step-by-step instructions on how to make them. Whether you prefer a chewy, crunchy, or fudgy texture, or are looking for a bar that is high in protein, carbohydrates, or healthy fats, we have got you covered. So, get ready to explore the world of power bars and discover the perfect recipe to fuel your body and optimize your health.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JO-ANN'S POWER BARS



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These power bars are delicious and much more nutritious than most granola bars. They are very filling, too. Instead of using dried mixed fruit, feel free to substitute any of your favorite dried fruits. Same goes for the nuts.

Provided by Arielle C.E. McGovern

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup wheat and barley nugget cereal (e.g. Grape-Nuts™)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 beaten egg
¼ cup applesauce
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 (7 ounce) bag chopped dried mixed fruit

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, cereal, and cinnamon. Add the egg, applesauce, honey, brown sugar, and oil. Mix well. Stir in the sunflower seeds, walnuts, and dried fruit. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake 30 minutes, or until firm and lightly browned around the edges. Let cool. Use the foil to lift from the pan. Cut into bars or squares, and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 40.4 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

HIGH-PROTEIN POWER BARS



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Our teen son no longer needed his huge container of chocolate protein powder. At my husband's request, I made this power bar recipe. It is a good, quick breakfast or cookie alternative.

Provided by adrienne

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 scoop chocolate-flavored protein powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large egg whites
¼ cup applesauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons peanut butter
½ cup chocolate chips
¼ cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Stir oats, flour, protein powder, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  • Mix egg whites, applesauce, olive oil, and peanut butter together in another bowl. Add to the oat mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and sunflower seeds; batter will be quite thick. Spread into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, 20 to 30 minutes. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 39.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

BIG SUR HIGH POWER BARS



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An adaptation of Heidi Swanson's Big Sur Power Bars from her cookbook, 101 Cookbooks, this is easily changed around to suit your tastes! I love Big Sur so had to post this! These bars are soft set, prone to falling apart and are fairly sticky and gooey too. All adds to their deliciousness. :)

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 16-24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon sunflower oil (or other healthy oil)
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped (or nut of your choice)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (or nut of your choice)
2/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup oat bran
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (or or and nutritional yeast flakes)
1 1/2 cups crisped brown crispy rice cereal (not the puffed rice-or use rice crispies)
1 cup chopped dried cranberries (or dried fruit of your choice)
3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1 cup brown rice syrup (or use agave syrup, or maple syrup or try honey, using a little less)
1/4 cup unrefined unbleached cane sugar (turbinado sugar, or brown sugar)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt

Steps:

  • Grease a 9" x 13" baking pan with the oil. If you like thicker bars, use a 8x8 inch baking pan.
  • On a rimmed baking sheet toast the oats, nuts, and coconut for about 7-9 minutes, or until coconut is golden brown. Stir twice during the baking to make sure everything bakes evenly.
  • Place the baking sheet ingredients into a large mixing bowl and add the oat bran, cranberries, ginger ground flax seeds, and brown rice cereal.
  • Using a small skillet, heat the sesame seeds over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly so the seeds do not burn - remove from heat when they become golden in color.
  • In a small saucepan stir together the remaining ingredients over a medium heat until they start to bubble and boil and thicken slightly(syrup, sugar, vanilla and salt).
  • Pour the hot liquid in with the dry ingredients and mix until they are fully coated in the syrup.
  • With buttered hands, pat the mixture into place in the pan.Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and press again. Cool to room temperature before slicing. It may be easier to tip them out of the pan first, before cutting.
  • Wrap individually in parchment paper (or waxed paper).

COCONUT-DATE POWER BREAKFAST BARS



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Five different types of coconut, plus almonds, oats, and whole wheat flour go into our quintuple-threat, nutrient-dense breakfast or snack bars.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Breakfast     Coconut     Healthy     Date     Whole Wheat     Oat     Almond     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
6 ounces Medjool dates (about 12), pits removed
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (not quick-cooking)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 cups almonds, divided
1/2 cup room-temperature virgin coconut oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup coconut sugar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray, then line with 2 sheets of parchment, leaving overhang on all sides. Bring dates and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is almost completely evaporated. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, pulse whole wheat flour, oats, salt, baking powder, and 1 cup almonds in a food processor until almonds are very finely ground, about 1 minute. Add oil, butter, coconut sugar, and 2 Tbsp. agave and pulse to combine. Pulse in sweetened shredded coconut.
  • Transfer coconut-oat mixture to baking dish and pack evenly across bottom of dish, tamping and smoothing with the bottom of a dry measuring cup (the more compact it is, the better it will hold together when baked).Pulse dates, lime zest, and lime juice in food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until smooth. Spread date purée evenly over coconut-oat mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges.Chop remaining 1/4 cup almonds and mix in a small bowl with unsweetened coconut flakes, unsweetened shredded coconut, and remaining 2 tsp. agave. Scatter evenly over date purée and press in lightly with your hands. Bake until top and bottom are browned and edges are very firm, 40-45 minutes. Let cool before cutting into eight rectangles.
  • Do Ahead:
  • Bars can be baked 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

ALMOND AND SOY NUT POWER BARS



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These bars are so delicious it's hard to have just one. Bars are so expensive now-a-days and the most of the ingredients listed on the package I don't even know how to pronounce, so I decided to come up with my own recipe so I know what kind of ingredients I am feeding my family.

Provided by JDS8000

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup blanched almonds
1 cup walnuts
½ cup soy nuts
2 cups crispy brown rice cereal
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
½ cup wheat germ
½ cup raisins
½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
⅓ cup flax seed meal
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
¾ cup canola oil (such as Smart Balance ® Omega)
1 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place the oats, almonds, walnuts, and soy nuts into a food processor. Pulse until finely ground; pour into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the brown rice cereal, dry milk, wheat germ, raisins, chocolate chips, flax, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
  • Beat the egg whites until frothy in a small bowl; stir in the canola oil, honey, and vanilla extract and pour into the dry mixture. Stir until evenly moistened and press into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the mixture is hot, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the power bar mixture by lifting the foil out of the pan. Allow to cool slightly; remove the foil and cut into bars while still warm. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Store in airtight container, or freeze in plastic snack bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 106.7 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

JOEY'S POWER-GRANOLA BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1/2 cups granola
1/4 cup honey (add more if you like them sweeter)
3/4 cup unsweetened apple butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour or oat flour
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients and press into an oiled 9 by 13 pan. Bake for 20 minutes and cool. Cut into bars and enjoy!

CHERRY ALMOND POWER BARS



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These 'power bites' are full of nutrition and flavor for between meal snacks for kids as well as adults.

Provided by Vicki Saddlemire

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 c chopped dates
1/3 c almonds
1/4 c dried cherries
1/8 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients together in a food processor until well blended. .
  • 2. Shape mixture into 1" balls.
  • 3. Store in a sealed container

POWER BARS



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This is a good recipe for a substitute to power bars, that's easy and tasty.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
¾ cup reduced fat peanut butter
4 cups wheat and barley nugget cereal (e.g. Grape-Nuts™)

Steps:

  • Line one 9x13 inch pan with foil and spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Boil sugar, syrup, and peanut butter in saucepan for a minute. Not more or the bars will be impossible to eat. Add the grape nuts and stir. Immediately spread into the prepared pan. Let cool and cut into bars. Great snacks!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 172.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

POWER BARS



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Recipe for Time after Time. ( breakfast )

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c powdereed milk
1/4 c wheat germ
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 c raisins
1/2 c nusalted sunflower seeds
2 eggs
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 c dark molasses
1/3 c peanut butter

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, powder milk, wheat germ, and baking powder. Stir in raisins and sunflower seeds.
  • 2. Combine eggs, oil, molasses, and peanut butter
  • 3. Add to dry ingredients, blinding well.
  • 4. Spread in a 9 inch cake pan.
  • 5. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or until browned and firm to the touch.
  • 6. Let cool completely.
  • 7. Cut into 24 bars.
  • 8. Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Tips:

  • Choose wholesome ingredients: Opt for natural, unprocessed ingredients like nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and whole grains.
  • Vary your ingredients: Experiment with different combinations of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits to create a variety of flavors and textures.
  • Use natural sweeteners: If desired, use natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar instead of refined sugar.
  • Add a protein boost: Incorporate protein-rich ingredients like peanut butter, almond butter, or whey protein powder for a more satisfying snack.
  • Customize to your dietary needs: Make sure to choose ingredients that meet your dietary restrictions or preferences, such as gluten-free, vegan, or paleo.
  • Be mindful of portion sizes: While power bars are a healthy snack, they are still calorie-dense. Enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Conclusion:

Homemade power bars are a convenient, nutritious, and delicious snack option that can help fuel your active lifestyle. By following these tips and experimenting with different recipes, you can create customized power bars that meet your taste preferences and dietary needs. With a little planning and effort, you can enjoy wholesome and satisfying power bars that are both good for you and taste great.

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