Description
These no-bake Peanut Butter Energy Bars are a healthy and delicious snack made with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, honey, and flaxseed. They’re perfect for meal prep and on-the-go energy boosts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir together the peanut butter and honey until smooth and melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in oats, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
- Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, then fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into bars.
- Store in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey to make this recipe vegan.
- Use almond butter or another nut/seed butter if desired.
- Add chia seeds, hemp seeds, or dried fruit for extra nutrition.
- Bars are easier to cut when cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
