{"id":15879,"date":"2018-02-02T11:15:12","date_gmt":"2018-02-02T16:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/daily-burn.sta.oomphcloud.com\/?p=15879"},"modified":"2021-09-22T07:35:41","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T11:35:41","slug":"homemade-energy-bar-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/homemade-energy-bar-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Healthy Homemade Energy Bar Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Energy bars are a convenient, on-the-go snack to toss in your gym bag, but they can be full of added sugar and other not-so-desirable ingredients. Plus, they\u2019re not exactly cheap. These recipes are healthy, quick (all it takes is a quick spin in the food processor) and mostly no-bake<\/a>. Freeze your homemade creations \u2014 with a variety of nuts, seeds, fruit and grains \u2014 for a later date, or pack the freshly made bars in a Ziploc bag for a portable breakfast<\/a> or mid-morning snack.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 9 Healthy Homemade Protein Bar Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

16 Homemade Energy Bar Recipes to Make Now<\/h2>\n

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1. No-Bake Raspberry Chia Breakfast Bars<\/a><\/h3>\n

It may look like dessert, but guess what? This energy bar passes for breakfast, too. The 15-minute no-bake recipe pairs a nutty oatmeal base with a fruity\u00a0chia seed<\/a>-studded raspberry jam. Consider this your\u00a0healthy dose of\u00a0omega-3 fatty acids<\/a>, calcium, fiber and antioxidants. Photo and Recipe: Renee Blair \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong>20 Low-Calorie Snacks You’ll Want Every Day<\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Apple Pie Granola Bars<\/a><\/h3>\n

Nothing’s sweeter than apple pie. So when it comes to healthy snacks, this take on the classic American dessert scales back the sweetness to just five grams of sugar per bar. You’ll still nail the flavor, though, thanks to\u00a0chucks of dried apple, pecans, toasted oats and cinnamon. Photo and Recipe: Carmen Sturdy \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n

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3. Chocolate, Cashew and Almond Bars<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

Now tell us this doesn\u2019t look like dessert. Dates and cashews make up the base of this bar, while cocoa powder, unsweetened coconut and vanilla add decadence (without all the guilt). If you have trouble finding moist, soft dates (oftentimes they\u2019re pretty dry), soak them overnight in water before tossing in the food processer. And don\u2019t forget to remove the pits if they\u2019re still in there! Photo and Recipe: <\/i>Angie \/ seasaltwithfood<\/i><\/p>\n

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4. 3-Ingredient Homemade Larabars<\/a><\/h3>\n

Not jazzed about spending\u00a0$2-$3 for a store-bought bar? Make ’em yourself! These Larabar-inspired snacks require just three simple ingredients: nuts, medjool dates and dried fruit. Promise: This energy bar recipe is worth breaking out the food processor for!\u00a0Photo and Recipe: Renee Blair \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n

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5. Apricot and Cashew Bars<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

For a tropical treat, try these scrumptious bars made with apricots, cashews and unsweetened coconut. Rolled oats and hemp seeds<\/a>, packed with omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids, hold all the ingredients together. If you don\u2019t have agave syrup on hand, honey works too. Photo and Recipe: <\/i>Christal \/ Nutritionist in the Kitch<\/i><\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong>11 No-Bake Energy Bite Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Goji Berry Bars<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

The stars of these bars are dates, walnuts, sunflower seeds and\u00a0goji berries<\/a>. If you\u2019ve never dabbled in goji territory, they are tiny red berries (usually sold dry) full of antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. Cocoa nibs \u2014 tiny pieces of the cocoa bean \u2014 complete the recipe with an extra boost of antioxidants, plus a rich and tangy crunch. \u00a0Photo and Recipe:\u00a0<\/i>Marie \/ citronlimette<\/i><\/p>\n

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7. Fig and Walnut Energy Bars\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

We can’t think of a better way to deliver nature’s candy \u2014 in this case, dried cranberries, Turkish figs and apricots. Make a big batch of these hearty bars and you’ll be set on healthy snacks for up to 10 days. Photo and Recipe: Perry Santanachote \/ Life by Daily Burn\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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8. Apple Cinnamon Bars<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

Full of fall flavor, these bars mix pecans, oats, dates, cinnamon, granny smith apples and just a touch of salt. Bake the pecans before pulsing in the food processor for a more robust, roasted flavor. If you\u2019d like these bars a little extra spicy, don\u2019t be afraid to go to town on the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Photo and Recipe:\u00a0<\/i>Alexandra \/ Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker<\/i><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>10 Delicious Chia Seed Pudding Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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9. PB & J Bars<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

Swap the elementary school staple for a healthier, grown-up snack that pays homage to the classic PB & J. Dates and dried cranberries stand in for the jam, while natural peanut butter (choose one without added sugars or oils) and whole almonds bring on the nuttiness. At 200 calories per bar, this snack is a real class act. Photo and Recipe:\u00a0<\/i>Christal \/ Nutritionist in the Kitch<\/i><\/p>\n

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10. Kamut Dark Chocolate Energy Bars<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

Chocolate and coconut get dressed up with kamut, an ancient grain packed with protein and B vitamins<\/a>, believed to help us feel energized. Don\u2019t freak out about the prunes, though. The dried up fruit isn\u2019t just for Grams and Gramps \u2014 they\u2019re full of fiber that everyone can put to good use. Photo and Recipe: <\/i>Selena \/ HealthBean<\/i><\/p>\n

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11. Rise and Shine Bars<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

Get up and at \u2018em with these gluten-free crunch bars. Puffed brown rice cereal provides a lower calorie base than most store-bought bars, while flax seeds, pine nuts, pecans and dried cranberries add healthy fats and antioxidants. To make these bars even healthier, ditch the brown sugar in favor of honey. Photo and Recipe: Meg \/ Beard & Bonnet<\/i><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a010 Delicious Protein Pancake Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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12. Pomegranate Quinoa Bars<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

These bars pack a medley of healthy ingredients, from flaxseed powder to pomegranate seeds to protein-packed hemp seed powder. Need more incentive to try these out? Instead of oats or puffed rice, this recipe relies on the complete protein, quinoa, to complete each bar. Note: These are best frozen and enjoyed quickly before they get too soft. Photo and Recipe: Annie Taylor Chen \/ Vegan Ann<\/em><\/p>\n

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13. Five Seed Bars<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

These energy bars are super seedy \u2014 times five! Made with chia, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin and poppy seeds, there\u2019s plenty of flavor \u2014 and fiber \u2014 rolled into these no-bake bars. Add in coconut, dates and cocoa powder, and we\u2019ll be looking forward to these all week long.\u00a0Photo and Recipe: Renee \/ Nourish Your Roots<\/em><\/p>\n

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14.\u00a0Chocolate Chip Protein Bars<\/a><\/h3>\n

This powerful energy bar recipe delivers 12 grams of protein, but it’s lower in sugar than the average bar. They\u2019re gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and require just six ingredients. Try using peanut butter for more of a \u201cpeanut butter cup\u201d variation, or cashew butter and vanilla protein powder for more of a cookie dough flavor. Photo and Recipe:\u00a0Lee Hersh \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> The Beginner’s Guide to Using Protein Powder<\/a><\/p>\n

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15.\u00a0Whole-Grain Raspberry Energy Bars<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

These wholesome breakfast bars are filled with fiber from oats, flax seeds and raspberries. They’re also packed with wheat germ, the nutrient-rich embryo of the wheat kernel that is removed during the refining process. Enjoy your energy bar with a cup of yogurt for a heart-healthy morning meal.\u00a0Photo and Recipe: Perry Santanachote \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n

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16. Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bars<\/a><\/h3>\n

With six grams of protein each, these homemade energy bars will put those store-bought snacks to shame. Plus they taste like peanut butter cups, which is always a good thing. Photo and Recipe:\u00a0Emily Miller \/\u00a0Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n

Originally published August 2013. Updated February 2018.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n21 Protein Powder Recipes for Chocolate Lovers<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Save time and money with these healthy, homemade energy bar recipes. They\u2019re perfect before or after a workout, or as a healthy morning snack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[423,27,9,427],"tags":[29,33,43,87,341,388],"class_list":["post-15879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-breakfast","category-healthy","category-recipes","category-snacks","tag-antioxidants","tag-breakfast","tag-diy","tag-snacks","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15879","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15879"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15879\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}