Peanut Butter Energy Bar
Fuel your day with these irresistible Peanut Butter Energy Bars—packed with wholesome rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey. This no-bake recipe is the perfect blend of chewy and crunchy, thanks to optional chopped nuts and melt-in-your-mouth mini chocolate chips. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, these bars are an ideal make-ahead snack for busy mornings, post-workout refueling, or satisfying your sweet tooth in a healthier way. Easily customizable with your favorite mix-ins, like dried fruits or seeds, these energy bars are as versatile as they are delicious. Plus, they’re refrigerator-friendly for up to a week or freezer-friendly for longer storage—making them a convenient, grab-and-go treat you’ll love to keep on hand!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., almonds or walnuts)
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting later.
Step 2
In a microwave-safe mixing bowl, add the peanut butter and honey. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until warm and easily stirrable. Alternatively, use a saucepan over low heat to gently warm the peanut butter and honey.
Step 3
Stir the vanilla extract and salt into the warm peanut butter and honey mixture until smooth.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts (if using), and mini chocolate chips. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well until everything is evenly coated and combined.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or your hands to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.
Step 6
Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is set and firm.
Step 7
Once firm, lift the energy bar block out of the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars or preferred serving sizes.
Step 8
Store the energy bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (745.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3340.8 |
| Total Fat 174.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 34.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1658.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 397.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 40.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 243.4g | |
| Protein 101.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 331.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2582.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories