Description
Delicious and nutritious no-bake chia seed energy bars packed with oats, peanut butter, nuts, and dried fruit. These bars are quick to prepare, require no cooking, and make a perfect healthy snack or breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc.)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, etc.)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together rolled oats, chia seeds, chopped nuts, dried fruit, peanut butter, and honey or maple syrup until well combined into a sticky, uniform mixture.
- Press Mixture: Firmly press the mixture into a lined baking dish using the back of a spatula or your hands to ensure it is compact and evenly spread out.
- Refrigerate: Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to set and firm up properly.
- Cut and Serve: Once firm, remove from the refrigerator, cut into 12 equal-sized bars, and enjoy your healthy no-bake energy bars.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey to make the bars vegan.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor if desired.
- For a nut-free option, replace nuts with extra seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
