Trail Mix Energy Bars Recipe
These Trail Mix Energy Bars are a nutritious and delicious homemade snack packed with oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for an on-the-go energy boost, they combine the crunch of trail mix with the wholesome goodness of oats, chia seeds, and all bran, held together by a blend of peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil. Easy to make and requiring no baking, these bars are ideal for a quick breakfast or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute (microwaving wet ingredients)
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 18 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups trail mix
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup all bran
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with wax paper or parchment paper, ensuring there is an overhang on the edges. This prevents the bars from sticking and makes removal easier.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, add the trail mix, old fashioned oats, all bran, and chia seeds. Lightly toss to evenly combine all dry ingredients.
- Heat wet ingredients: In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon. Microwave for 30 to 60 seconds until the honey is bubbling and foamy, then stir thoroughly to blend.
- Mix wet and dry: Pour the melted peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, stir well until all dry ingredients are fully coated with the wet mixture.
- Press mixture into pan: Transfer the coated mixture into the prepared baking pan. Flatten it evenly using a rubber spatula or place another piece of wax paper on top and press down with your hands to get a smooth, compact surface.
- Chill and cut: Refrigerate the pan for 2 to 3 hours or overnight to set the bars firmly. Once set, remove from the fridge and using a serrated knife with gentle back-and-forth motion, cut the block into 18 energy bars.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and use nut-free trail mix.
- Make sure the coconut oil and peanut butter are well melted for easier mixing.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help the bars hold together better.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These bars can also be frozen for longer storage, up to 3 months.
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