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May 20, 2011

No-Bake Energy Bars

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Who doesn’t need an afternoon pick-me-up? These energy bars are great for an on the go snack and they’re packed with all things good: vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. Healthy snacking keeps your metabolism moving. It also helps keep crankiness at bay and controls those hunger pangs before the urge to eat all things fried and salted strikes. And don’t forget other snacks like fruit, yogurt, vegetables, cottage cheese and nuts to get you from one meal to the next.



No-bake Energy Bars
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 14 bars

Ingredients:
cooking spray
¾ cup raw almonds
1 ¼ cups brown rice cereal
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
¼ cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
¼ cup flax meal
¼ cup raw chia seeds
½ cup brown rice syrup
6 tablespoons almond butter
½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Directions:
Spray an 8- by 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.

Place the almonds in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until evenly chopped. Transfer to a large bowl and combine with the rice cereal, oats, coconut, flax meal, and chia seeds.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the rice syrup and almond butter and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until melted and creamy. Pour over the oat mixture and stir until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Press evenly into the prepared pan and let cool completely (about 30 minutes). Grab the ends of the parchment and lift onto a cutting board. Slice into bars.

Posted by do it Delicious
Category: Delicious Recipes

40 comments, add yours below

brittany on May 20, 2011 at 10:34AM wrote:

these look delicious! thanks for sharing :)


 

Anne Merson on May 20, 2011 at 10:34AM wrote:

This is great!  Thanks!  Does anyone know how to make a savory power bar?  I can’t think of how to hold it together without some type of syrup/sweetner.


 

Jenni on May 20, 2011 at 10:47AM wrote:

Jessica!  I think you and I would be fast friends.  =)  I love this recipe!!  I hope to make them sometime next week.  They sound great and not too difficult.  I also think they would be gluten free if you use gluten free oats.  So, that’s GREAT!  My kids love granola bars, but this way I know what’s in them.  No more crankies!


 

Laura on May 20, 2011 at 11:29AM wrote:

Jess, where do I buy chia seeds? Trader joes doesn’t sell them. I adore your site and recipes! Your doing great things! Have a great weekend!


 

jessica on May 20, 2011 at 11:32AM wrote:

Laura, I found chia seeds at Whole Foods.


 

Laura on May 20, 2011 at 11:37AM wrote:

P.s. Go got the third book! Its a no brainer! Xo


 

Laura on May 20, 2011 at 11:39AM wrote:

Tks Jess! Xo I meant go for the book!  <3


 

Debbie on May 20, 2011 at 2:30PM wrote:

Thank you, we really need some healthy snacks for my grandson.


 

MELISSA LEE on May 20, 2011 at 3:08PM wrote:

the name of a company that has “CHIA SEEDS” AND MANY MORE SUPER FOODS IS: NAVITAS , naturals… 936 B SEVENTH STREET #141, NOVATO, CA 94945


I PUT THEM IN MY MORNING SMOOTHIE…
I WILL TRY THIS BAR….

XXOO
MELISSA


 

Meirav on May 22, 2011 at 1:48PM wrote:

These were a huge hit! I actually balled them after they cooled for a minute and placed them in individual mini muffin cups.  The kids gobbled them up.  Great recipe!


 

Laura on May 23, 2011 at 1:11PM wrote:

went to whole foods this morning and purchased ingredients. is that not the best store?! just made them and waiting for them to cool completely…carly simon’s “anticipation’ comes to mind while cleaning up the mess….i’ll be back with my delis comments….


 

Laura on May 23, 2011 at 1:40PM wrote:

omg! sweet, crunchy, full of flavor, in a word, “delis”! this is a keeper! thanks jess <3


 

Darci on May 24, 2011 at 8:14AM wrote:

Would you suggest freezing the leftover bars?  How long do you think they would last in the refrigerator?  I can’t wait to try them!!


 

Leslie on May 24, 2011 at 3:27PM wrote:

Made this last night, SO FAST!  In between putting the chicken on the bbq, and making broccoli for dinner!  Everyone loved them!  Curious what the nutritional content is, specifically how much sugar the bars have approximately.  The brown rice syrup seems to be pretty high in sugar, but it’s all natural, yes?


 

Carey on May 24, 2011 at 5:59PM wrote:

Any suggestions for a bar that is nut-free?  I’m allergeric, and I’m sure many moms/dads of kids in nut-free schools would appreciate some options?  Thanks!


 

Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode on May 25, 2011 at 3:30PM wrote:

Oooooh, these look super yummy and super good. I think I will be trying them.


 

Amanda Barkey on May 25, 2011 at 3:33PM wrote:

these look great! i just bought chia seeds and am looking forward to trying them in these! as always another great recipe/post- keep it up lady cause we are loving what you do over here!!!


 

Amanda Barkey on May 25, 2011 at 3:34PM wrote:

ps you looked gorgeous on the Oprah finale- must have been amazing to be there! Jerry was hilarious as always as well :)


 

Annie on May 26, 2011 at 10:45AM wrote:

Jessica—can you tell me what your favorite olive oil to use is? Do you use two kinds—basic and a more special one with more flavor? I get so confused by choosing an olive oil!


 

claudia on June 6, 2011 at 5:15PM wrote:

Do you have nutritional values for these.  How many calories per?


 

Jenn on June 17, 2011 at 8:24AM wrote:

Finally got around to making these and they are AMAZING (and slightly addictive)!!  Thanks for the recipe!


 

Leslie on June 24, 2011 at 12:00PM wrote:

I just blogged about these.  They rock!  I can’t keep them in my home long at all!
www.onehungrymutha.blogspot.com
Thanks Jessica!


 

Susan on June 25, 2011 at 9:05AM wrote:

Your granola bar recipe inspired me to make my own so I did. The only problem with them is they are addicting—can’t stop eating them :0


 

Dora on July 19, 2011 at 10:04AM wrote:

Jessica.  Really enjoyed the website but I see you’re done with this now.  I was hoping you weren’t the type to lose interest so fast.  taking you off my bookmark bar.


 

J on July 25, 2011 at 11:44AM wrote:

I hope the video recipes continue!  Is this project and blog finished now?  I check back almost daily but it has been a while since any new content.


 

jessica on July 25, 2011 at 12:07PM wrote:

Jennie, thanks for always checking back. I am in the middle of writing another cookbook and am on deadline right now. Please stay tuned!


 

J on July 25, 2011 at 4:34PM wrote:

That’s great!  Looking forward to it, thanks for the update, and best of luck with the new cookbook.  I think your videos recipes are really charming.  Hope you also have time to enjoy this gorgeous summer.


 

Debbie Madson on August 9, 2011 at 11:30PM wrote:

Learn cake decorating techniques with these online cake decorating tutorials.  You’ll find everything from instructions to decorate a cake, easy cake decorating ideas as well as delicious cake and icing recipes.


 

Dora on August 23, 2011 at 11:01AM wrote:

Would you happen to know the carbs?


 

Connie from Ottawa Canada on September 1, 2011 at 11:01AM wrote:

Really truly like this blog… But LOVE the videos !!
Anxiously awaiting more…  Please think of including “pie crust making” and “pizza dough” lessons…


 

janet foy on September 25, 2011 at 3:22PM wrote:

Saw you on “Anderson”.  Love your website, will try recipes and love your blog.

Where is the recipe for “spinach” brownies?  In upcoming book?


 

patrice robino mark on September 27, 2011 at 2:05PM wrote:

Hi Jess - can you please post the nutritional information online for these
wonderful energy bars?  I’m ready to give up zone, detour and others!
Thank you so much!


 

kathy on October 5, 2011 at 9:39AM wrote:

If I make a large amount, I am wondering if these could be frozen?  Can the recipe be doubled?

kathy
honeypiekids.com


 

Sarah (Inklings Read) on October 17, 2011 at 11:12AM wrote:

I tried these and they are delicious!! I substituted in Puffed Kamut cereal for the Brown Rice cereal and didn’t add any coconut and they were STILL delicious. Anyone try these with peanut butter instead of almond butter (sometimes it’s just so pricey…)

Thanks!


 

Sarah (Inklings Read) on October 17, 2011 at 11:14AM wrote:

And for those people looking for nutrition facts, just copy and paste the recipe in a recipe analyzer, like the one over at CalorieCount.com


 

Denice on November 3, 2011 at 11:11AM wrote:

These are DELICIOUS and have become a permanent fixture at my house. I’m a beekeeper, and I make flavour infused honey, so I use my vanilla-cinnamon honey instead of brown rice syrup. Thanks so much for the great recipe!


 

Kathy Rodman on November 3, 2011 at 8:41PM wrote:

How do you find out the nutrition information?


 

Raya on December 12, 2011 at 10:02PM wrote:

I absolutely LOVE this site- and the photo recipe instructions are perfect. I wish you had more vegetarian dishes on here! Give us more, your food looks devine and so easy to make!

Great work! I keep coming back. Thank you!


 

Julie S. on January 12, 2012 at 2:57PM wrote:

Any idea how many calories per bar?


 

Frances on March 3, 2012 at 11:00AM wrote:

Hi!
These look great.  Do you have the nutritional information handy?
Thanks,
Frances


 

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