5-Ingredient Energy Bars

Perfect energizing snack for on the go, or pair with a piece of fruit for breakfast!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword energy bars, fiber, Healthy, protein

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Fridge time 2

Total Time 20

Servings bars

Calories 412kcal

1 cup dried cranberries, dried tart cherries, chocolate chips, other dried fruits or nuts.

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Place almonds, oats, and cranberries (or other mix ins you want) in a medium sized bowl.
1 cup almonds*, pulsed or roughly chopped, 1 1/2 cup quick 1-minute oats, uncooked, 1 cup dried cranberries, dried tart cherries, chocolate chips, other dried fruits or nuts.
Heat the honey, coconut oil and nut butter in a small saucepan over low heat until mixed.
1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)**, 2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted, 1 cup almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat and almond mixture and stir together.
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
Once mixed, transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish and flatten into a 1-inch thick square.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight or for 2-3 hours. Then, cut and store in an airtight container. Will stay good for up to 5 days in fridge. (I also like to store mine in a freezer safe baggie. When I am ready to grab a bar, I'll let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes to soften and then enjoy!)

*Pulse almonds in food processor a couple times before mixing or you can roughly chop with a knife.
**May sub honey for maple syrup. If vegan, use organic pure maple syrup
***May sub peanut butter for almond butter or your favorite nut butter.
I also like to break up the bars and use as granola!
Store bars in fridge or freezer (not in pantry or counter)