Bars

Sunflower and Chia Snack Bars

These bars make a great breakfast or snack and are filed with healthy, whole food ingredients- plus they’re easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sunflower seeds

  • 1/2 cup chia seeds

  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar

  • 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup

  • Dash of cinnamon

  • 1/2 cup water

Note: this is a very basic recipe that is easily customized to your preferences, feel free to add dried fruit, etc. as you like.

See the entire recipe and directions at Balance by Elise. Note- the recipe uses Celsius- 180 degrees Celsius is 355 degrees Fahrenheit.

No-Bake Granola Bars

Nobody wants to turn the oven on during the heat of summer if they can help it. This is a great no-bake recipe for a batch of tasty (and healthy!) granola bars that are quick and easy to whip up!

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter

1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups quick oats or rolled oats* (do not use instant oatmeal)

1/4 cup ground flaxseed

1/4 cup wheat germ or additional 2 tablespoons oats

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or try 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 1/4 cups mix-ins of choice** dried cranberries or raisins, roughly chopped toasted nuts, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, etc.

 

See the entire recipe and directions at Well Plated.

3 Ingredient No-Bake Granola Bars

These bars are a snap to put together and won’t heat up the kitchen on a hot day. They’re also easily customizable with what ingredients you have on hand.

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Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats gluten-free, if necessary

1 cup peanut butter or other nut butter

1/2 cup maple syrup (or can substitute honey)

See the entire recipe and directions at The Big Man’s World.