Granola Energy Bars

This is not a traditional bar recipe. It can be made with all organic ingredients if you choose. It is packed with healthy ingredients that you are sure to enjoy. All my children comment, ‘Mom, I love these things.’ These are great for camping, sporting events, or anytime when you need that extra kick of energy topped with chocolate.

Original recipe makes 24 servings

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups old fashioned or quick cooking oats
3/4 cup raisins
2/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds (such as Sun Luck®)
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup oat bran
3 tablespoons flax seeds
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
 
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 cup honey
1/4 cup melted butter
8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9×13 inch pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Combine the oatmeal, raisins, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, oat bran, flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of a mixer. Mix in peanut butter, honey, and melted butter. Press mixture evenly into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Spread the melted chocolate chips over top; refrigerate until hard, about 30 minutes. Cut into bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 300 kcal
Carbohydrates: 36.7 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Fat: 16.2 g
Fiber: 4.5 g
Protein: 7.9 g
Sodium: 189 mg