Description
Homemade no-sugar energy bars spark pure nutritional magic with clean ingredients and simple preparation. Packed with wholesome nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners, these bars deliver powerful fuel for active lifestyles while satisfying hunger without processed sugars.
Ingredients
Scale
Delicious and Healthy No-Sugar Energy Bars
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) rolled oats
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) almonds
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chia seeds
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sunflower seeds
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) almond butter
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) maple syrup
Flavor and Nutrition Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsweetened dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Activate the oven to 325°F and prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending edges for effortless removal.
- Gently roast rolled oats and almonds in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, rotating midway to achieve a golden, aromatic profile.
- Merge toasted oats, almonds, chia seeds, and sunflower seeds in a large mixing bowl, constructing a robust foundational mixture.
- Gently heat almond butter, honey, and maple syrup in a saucepan over low temperature, whisking until perfectly harmonized and silky.
- Cascade the liquid blend over dry ingredients, incorporating vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt. Thoroughly integrate for comprehensive coverage.
- Delicately introduce dried cranberries and shredded coconut, ensuring uniform distribution throughout the mixture.
- Carefully transfer the combined ingredients to the prepared pan, pressing firmly with a spatula to create a dense, compact layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges transform into a rich golden hue and the surface appears stabilized.
- Extract from oven and permit complete cooling within the pan for one hour, allowing the bars to solidify and maintain structural integrity.
- Leverage the parchment paper to extract the entire block, then slice into precise, consistent portions using a sharp knife.
- Preserve in a sealed container at ambient temperature for seven days, or refrigerate to prolong freshness and texture.
Notes
- Customize the bar’s texture by adjusting toasting time for oats and almonds, creating crunchier or softer bases depending on personal preference.
- Replace honey with agave nectar or date syrup for vegan alternatives that maintain similar binding and sweetness properties.
- Add protein powder or collagen for extra nutritional boost without compromising the bars’ delicate flavor profile.
- Experiment with different seed and nut combinations like pumpkin seeds, pecans, or walnuts to introduce varied nutritional benefits and taste dimensions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg