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Quick and Easy No-Bake Energy Bars

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New Year, new recipe, foodie friends! These quick and easy no-bake energy bars were a quick and easy way to get back into the kitchen, Lightning quick to put together, and a snap to shape.  You could roll them into balls too, but I have the cutest little silicone bar pan from my friend Kerry O’neill over at Tastefully Simple so I choose to turn mine into “bars” this time. 

I have to admit, for as much as I love baking up a storm in the kitchen, I also love a few days or even a week or so off from baking. Gasp! I said it! Even this baker gal needs a little time away from her mixer and oven! 

 

no-bake energy bars

These quick and easy no-bake energy bars are SO good… I had a hard time only eating one at a time. Confession… I didn’t. I enjoyed two as a post-workout snack and it was delightful!  Dare I say.. a sweet way to end a spin class????

Feel free to substitute other nut butter for the peanut butter, and you can also omit the chia, hemp, or flaxseeds.  I added both flaxseeds and flaxseed meals, but you don’t have to use the seeds. 

Ingredients No-Bake Energy Bites:

  • Rolled oats
  • Chocolate chips
  • Flaxseed meal
  • Peanut butter 
  • Organic maple syrup
  • Chia Seeds
  • Hemp seeds
  • Flax seeds

How to make no-bake energy bars:

Combine all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. 

Roll or form into 1 inch balls using hands or scoop.

Pop them into the freezer till they set. about 1 hour. 

Store in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze. Let them come to room temperature before eating. 

If you try this recipe share it on social media and tag me in! 

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No-Bake Energy Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 c rolled oats
  • 3/4 c chocolate chips ( I used dark chocolate) 
  • 1/2 c flaxseed meal
  • 1/2 c peanut butter
  • 1/2 c organic maple syrup 
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp  hemp seeds
  • 1 tbsp flax seeds

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients together in a mixing bowl .  Form into 1 inch balls using hands or scoop. OR fill a silicone bar mold ( 12 cavities ) to make bigger bars. 
  • Freeze until set , about one hour.

Notes

NOTE:  you really should keep them in the freezer at all times. You can store in  a freezer safe bag or container. 

Have you tried the Peppermint Hot Cocoa Brownies yet? It’s like taking a bite of peppermint hot cocoa instead of drinking. 

Enjoy!