Description
These No-Bake Chia Seed Energy Bars are a healthy and convenient snack packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, chia seeds, peanut butter, nuts, and dried fruits. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they require no baking and come together in minutes, then chill for a firm, satisfying texture.
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: Transfer the mixture into a lined baking dish and press it firmly down to create an even layer, ensuring the bars will hold together when set.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours or until the mixture firms up and becomes solid enough to cut into bars.
- Cut and Serve: Once firm, remove from the refrigerator, cut into 12 bars, and enjoy your nutritious, no-bake energy bars!
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and omit nuts.
- Use maple syrup to make the bars vegan friendly.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Customize with your favorite dried fruits or nuts to suit your taste.
- Pressing the mixture firmly ensures the bars hold together well.
