Description
These Blueberry Almond Energy Bars are a perfect snack to fuel your day, packed with healthy fats, protein, and fiber. With crunchy almonds, sweet blueberries, and the richness of oats, these bars are easy to make, nutritious, and ideal for on-the-go or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped or slivered
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries (or fresh if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional for added fiber and omega-3s)
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (or sweetener of your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for extra flavor)
- A pinch of salt (optional, to balance sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons water (or more if needed to bind the mixture)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, dried blueberries, and chia or flaxseeds (if using). Stir to mix.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) over low heat until smooth and well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt (if using).
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well combined. The mixture should be sticky and hold together. If it’s too dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time until you get a sticky consistency that holds together.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Transfer the mixture into the pan and press it down firmly with a spatula or your hands to create an even layer.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are firm and set.
- Once the mixture has set, remove it from the fridge and cut into squares or rectangles, depending on your preferred size.
- Store the energy bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze them for longer storage.
Notes
- For a protein boost, you can add a scoop of protein powder to the dry ingredients.
- If you prefer a tropical twist, swap the blueberries for dried mango, pineapple, or coconut flakes.
- For a nut-free version, replace almonds with sunflower seeds or sesame seeds.
- These energy bars can be customized with different fruits, nuts, or seeds depending on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Meal Prep
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
