No Bake Energy Bars

This simple, nutritious recipe for No-Bake Energy Bars is a delicious homemade snack. They are super chewy and loaded with pumpkin seeds.

Course Snack, Snacks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Refrigerate 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 103kcal

Author Sharon Rhodes

Ingredients

¾ cup natural peanut butter
½ cup maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla
2 ¼ cups quick oats **use gluten free oats for allergies if needed**
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ cup ground flax
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Line a 9 x 9 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium sauce pan over medium low heat, melt together the peanut butter and maple syrup. Stir until it is smooth and well combined, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
Add in the oats, 1/2 cup at a time, stir well, and then stir in the ground flax and pumpkin seeds (save a tablespoon of pumpkin seeds to press into the top for a pretty bar!). The mixture will be thick and takes a bit of effort to really combine it well.
Dump the mixture into the center of the prepared pan, and, using a spatula, flatten it out and press it down really well. Press it in really hard to help the bars really hold together well.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips and the reserved pumpkin seeds on top and using your finger, press them down.
Place the dish in the fridge for 30-45 minutes to set. Once firm, slice into bars or squares.

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Notes

To Store: These homemade energy bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. They tend to get soft at room temperature, so be sure to keep them refrigerated.

To Freeze: Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Transfer the individually wrapped bars to a freezer-safe bag or container. Store the bars in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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