Homemade Energy Bars

Do you want more fiber in your diet? Are you sick of feeding the kids those boxed, dry, bland granola bars? These energy bars are the ultimate and absolutely delicious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 359 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup toasted sesame seeds
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 ½ cups rolled oats
• ½ cup oat bran
• ⅔ cup sunflower seeds
• 3 tablespoons flax seeds
• ¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
• 1 ½ cups creamy natural peanut butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine oats, sweetened dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, white chocolate chips, sesame seeds, oat bran, flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in peanut butter, honey, and oil. Press mixture firmly into a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 10 minutes to set.

Step 4

Slice chilled bars into 2x3-inch squares. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.