Home > Snacks > Energy Bars Recipe (No-Bake, 5-Ingredients!) Energy Bars Recipe (No-Bake, 5-Ingredients!) March 8, 2024 | 4 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Energy Bars Recipe: Just 5 ingredients, no-baking needed, easy and delicious! Tastes like a candy bar but loaded with protein and fiber. Reasons to Love This Energy Bars Recipe: Simple and Quick: Mix, press, chill—no baking needed. Flexible: Customize with your favorite ingredients. Filling: Offers protein and fiber for energy. Family Favorite: Kids love making and eating them. Meal Prep Ready: Stores well for future snacking. Feels Like a Treat: Delicious yet packed with good-for-you ingredients. Energy Bars Recipe Ingredients Quick Oats: Use for a great chewy texture. They’re needed here for proper moisture absorption. Creamy Peanut Butter: High-quality brands enhance flavor and texture. Natural versions can change consistency. Honey: Natural binder and sweetener. Salt: Boosts overall flavor. Miniature M&Ms: Adds color and chocolate flavor. Swap with nuts or dried fruit for less sugar. Optional Ingredients: Chocolate Chips: Choose quality for best melt and flavor. Coconut Oil: Smooths chocolate topping. Vegetable oil works in a pinch. How To Make Energy Bars Recipe Prep: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper — these binder clips are the best for holding it in place! Combine: Mix all bar ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Compress: Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan for an even layer. Optional Topping: Melt chocolate chips and oil, then drizzle or pipe over bars. Chill: Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until set. Cut: Use the parchment overhangs to lift out, then slice into bars with a sharp, hot knife for clean cuts. STORAGE Leftover Energy Bars? Room Temperature: Store in an airtight bag for up to 1 week. Fridge: Keep in an airtight bag in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Freezing: Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 3 months. Thawing: Thaw at room temperature before serving. More No Bake Snacks: No Bake Granola Bars Oatmeal Energy Balls Protein Breakfast Cookies No-Bake Granola No-Bake Energy Bites FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Energy Bars Recipe 5 from 2 votes - Review this recipe Energy Bars Recipe: Just 5 ingredients, no-baking needed, easy and delicious! Tastes like a candy bar but loaded with protein and fiber. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Energy Bars Recipe 5 from 2 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Energy Bars Recipe: Just 5 ingredients, no-baking needed, easy and delicious! Tastes like a candy bar but loaded with protein and fiber. Course Breakfast, Snack, treat Cuisine American, Vegetarian Keyword Energy Bars Recipe Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Chilling Time 1 hour hour Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes Servings 24 bars Chelsea Lords Calories 160kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $4.52 Equipment8x8 inch panParchment paper IngredientsEnergy Bars▢ 3 cups quick oats (Note 1)▢ 1 cup creamy peanut butter (we love Skippy)▢ 1/2 cup honey▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt▢ 2/3 cup miniature M&MsOptional Chocolate Topping▢ 1/3 cup chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet or dar)▢ 1/4 teaspoon coconut (or vegetable) oil InstructionsPREP: Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. These binder clips are great for holding it in place!COMBINE: Combine "Energy Bars" ingredients in a very large bowl. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer (mixing on low speed) for this step. Check for consistency (Note 2)COMPRESS: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using the bottom of a 1-cup measuring cup, firmly press the mixture into the pan to form an even and tightly compressed layer.OPTIONAL TOPPING: Melt chocolate chips and oil in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring in between each burst until melted. Transfer to a plastic zip-top bag and seal without air. Cut off the tip and pipe over the bars until you've used all the chocolate.CHILL: Chill in fridge until set, about 1 hour. Use overhang to remove. Use a very sharp and hot knife to make cuts into bars (run knife under hot water and dry in between each cut). Video Recipe NotesNote 1: We're relying on quick oats for their moisture absorption. Don't use regular or old-fashioned. Note 2: Consistency Adjustments: Depending on the moisture of your ingredients, you may need to slightly adjust the amounts. If it's too dry and crumbly, incorporate more peanut butter or honey. If the mixture is too sticky, add a bit more oats, but keep in mind, oats will continue to absorb moisture over time, firming up the mixture. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.3g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 0.8mg | Sodium: 73.8mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 10.6g We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
I would love to try this recipe but my teenage son doesn’t like peanut butter. Any suggestions of a replacement? Reply
