This no-bake peanut butter energy bars with chia seed recipe is a great way to start your day, especially if you have busy mornings and need that grab-and-go breakfast.
No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bars with Chia Seed
These no-bake peanut butter energy bars with chia seed are loaded with several healthy ingredients, such as:
Instant Oats
Instant oats are a good source of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and fiber. Regularly consuming oats can help with cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, improve blood sugar, and improve blood pressure.
Natural Peanut Butter
Most already know that peanut butter is packed with protein and other nutritional values. It’s also a good source of copper, which is a mineral that helps to maintain blood vessels, immune function, and bone health. Getting enough copper in your diet may help reduce the risks of heart disease and osteoporosis, according to WebMD.
Flaxseed
Much like chia seeds, flaxseeds contain protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. It’s also said that it may lower your risk of some cancers and possibly reduce cholesterol and blood pressure, according to Healthline.
Chia Seed
Chia seeds are nutritious and have great health benefits. It contains minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, iron, and antioxidants, which all play a role in supporting your body.
Dried Cranberries
Dried cranberries contain vitamin C, which many of you already know is an antioxidant.
You should be able to find everything you need to make these energy bars at your local grocery store.
No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bars with Chia Seed
Ingredients
- 4 cups quick oats
- 1 cup cranberries
- 2 cups natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons chia seed
Instructions
- Combine all your ingredients in your blender and blend for about 2 minutes or until everything is blended well.
- It will have a sticky consistency, test a small piece and see if it sticks together. If not add two more tablespoons of honey, mix and try again.
- Place in a pan and smash down. I like to use a cookie sheet with the small edges and roll them out with a rolling pin which helps them to stay together better.
- Cut into bars and enjoy.
To store the peanut butter energy bars place them in a baggie and store in the fridge.
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