Raw Cranberry Energy Bars
No-bake oat and cranberry snack bars for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on two sides for easy lifting.
- Add the rolled oats, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and salt to a large mixing bowl and stir until evenly combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste until smooth and well blended.
- Pour the almond butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir with a sturdy spoon or spatula until all of the dry ingredients are coated and no dry pockets remain.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it firmly into an even layer, packing it down well.
- Cover the baking dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until the mixture is firm and set.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the block of bars out of the pan, place on a cutting board, and slice into 12 bars.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- For a nut-free option, substitute sunflower seed butter for the almond butter.
- For a nut-free option, substitute sunflower seed butter for the almond butter.