These power bars are packed with protein, healthy fats, and carbs giving you a much needed post workout boost, or midday snack. I’ve spent a small fortune on those Kind bars and Quest bars until I finally figured out that I could make these snacks at home with very little effort. Best part: I actually know what’s in them. No guess work, just a simple healthy snack that tastes great and stays fresh in the fridge and the freezer! Winning! You must try this!
Homemade Oatmeal Almond Power Bars
ingredients (makes about 12 bars)
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 5 medjool dates
- ½ cup cacao powder
- 2 tbsp. boiling water
Directions
- Place almonds and oats in food processor (I use my trusty Nutribullet) and blend until you have a coarse crumb.
- Add cacao powder, cranberries, and dates and blend again.
- Begin adding the boiling water, a little at a time and continue blending, until the mixture becomes well incorporated and forms a ball.
- Press the dough into a baking tin lined with wax or parchment paper and place in the fridge for 3-4 hours before slicing into bars.
- For grab and go storage, wrap each bar in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.
***Because all of the ingredients have a super long shelf life, you can store them on the counter top for several days, in the fridge for several weeks, and in the freezer for up to 6 months. Trust me when I say you’ll eat them all long before you run into any shelf life issues.
***Each bar contains about 200 calories.
Customize It!
This recipe is delicious, but there are so many ways to customize these energy bars. Check out this neat infographic to get you started!
