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easy energy bars with chia seeds, almond butter and pumpkin seeds
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Easy Energy Bars

These easy energy bars are filled with healthy whole grains, nuts and seeds. No cooking required!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten free, healthy snacks, no cook, oats
Prep Time 20 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 10 bars
Calories 288kcal

Ingredients

Granola Bars

  • 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 3 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup almond butter see notes
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8” pan with parchment paper.
  • Toast oats in a dry skillet for 8-10 minutes (until fragrant). Mix with nuts and seeds in a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile heat a saucepan over medium and add honey and almond butter. Once the mixture starts bubbling slightly, remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Add in the dry ingredients and stir to combine. The mixture may look dry at first but continue to press everything together with a wood spoon or spatula. Add a spoonful of almond butter if your mixture looks too dry.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the parchment lined pan (this is key to sticking together!). Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  • Cut into bars.

Notes

  • There are so many types of nut butter on the market these days! I use and recommend the 365 brand almond butter that is "drippy" and requires stirring. If you use one that is too thick, your bars might not hold together. 
  • Be sure to push firmly into the pan and allow the bars to chill for the full hour. Do not let them come back to room temperature before cutting.