Best 3 Energy Oatmeal Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a wholesome and energy-packed breakfast or snack with our delectable Energy Oatmeal Bars. These delightful bars combine the goodness of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, providing a symphony of flavors and essential nutrients. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout refuelings, or a quick energy boost, these bars are a symphony of flavors and essential nutrients. Dive into the simple yet versatile recipes featured in this article, ranging from a classic oatmeal bar to a protein-packed peanut butter version and a decadent chocolate chip variation. With step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of tips, you'll be whipping up these energy bars like a pro in no time.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS



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Provided by Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cooking spray
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups crisp brown rice cereal
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, peanut butter, maple syrup, canola oil, brown sugar, cinnamon. Stir and cook until mixture just begins to bubble, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, rice cereal, wheat germ, peanuts, apricots, figs and salt.
  • Pour peanut butter mixture over oatmeal mixture and stir gently with a spatula until well combined. Transfer to baking dish, cover with parchment paper and press firmly into dish. Allow to cool completely (will cool faster in the refrigerator). Cut into squares or bars.

OATMEAL ENERGY BARS



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These tasty vegan energy bars taste just like full-fat, non-vegan oatmeal cookies. Completely irresistible. They are great as breakfast bars with coffee, as an in-between meal snack to keep you going, or a healthy dessert! Once you try them, you will never bother with non-vegan oatmeal cookies again!

Provided by Extropian

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Breakfast and Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ⅓ cups rolled oats
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup ground unsalted cashews
2 tablespoons shelled unsalted sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon ground flax meal
1 tablespoon wheat germ
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup honey, warmed
⅓ cup almond butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x11-inch baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Whisk oats, flour, chocolate chips, ground cashews, sunflower seeds, flax meal, wheat germ, cinnamon, and sea salt together in a large shallow bowl.
  • Stir warmed honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until well-mixed. Pour honey mixture into oat mixture; stir until batter is well-combined. Turn batter out into prepared baking dish. Lay a sheet of waxed paper over batter and press firmly to evenly distribute in the baking dish. Remove and discard waxed paper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, about 12 minutes. Pull aluminum foil from baking dish and cool bars in the aluminum foil for 10 minutes; remove and discard aluminum foil. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 49.7 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

ENERGY OATMEAL BARS



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This is an awesome treat!

Provided by Melanie Wallin Anderson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups oats
2 cups coconut flakes
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup flax seeds
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix oats, coconut, peanut butter, chocolate chips, flax seeds, and vanilla extract together in bowl until well combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish and cut into desired number of bars, leaving bars in the baking dish. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 93.4 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your oatmeal bars will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make your oatmeal bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Press the batter firmly into the pan: This will help the oatmeal bars hold together better.
  • Bake the oatmeal bars until they're golden brown: This will ensure that they're cooked through.
  • Let the oatmeal bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Energy oatmeal bars are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They're packed with oats, bananas, and peanut butter, which are all good sources of energy and nutrients. These bars are also easy to make and can be tailored to your own dietary needs. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or a healthy snack, energy oatmeal bars are a great choice.

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