Description
These No-Bake Chia Seed Energy Bars are a nutritious and delicious snack packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, chia seeds, nuts, and dried fruits. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and held together with peanut butter, these bars are perfect for a quick energy boost without any baking required.
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, mix together the rolled oats, chia seeds, chopped nuts, dried fruit, peanut butter, and honey or maple syrup until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
- Press Mixture: Line a baking dish with parchment paper, then press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish to form a compact layer.
- Refrigerate: Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until the mixture is firm and set.
- Cut and Serve: Once firm, remove from the refrigerator, lift out the mixture using the parchment paper, cut it into bars of desired size, and enjoy your no-bake energy bars.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option without added sugars or oils.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Feel free to add seeds like pumpkin or sunflower for extra texture.
- For a nut-free version, substitute nuts with seeds or omit them entirely.
