Granola Energy Bars
"This is not a traditional bar recipe. It can be made with all organic ingredients if you choose. It is packed with healthy ingredients that you are sure to enjoy. All my children comment, 'Mom, I love these things.' These are great for camping, sporting events, or anytime when you need that extra kick of energy topped with chocolate."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Seed | 1 oz (28g) hulled | 165 |
| Peanut | 1 oz (28g) | 161 |
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Oat | 1/2 cup dry (40g) | 154 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Flax Seed | 1 tbsp (10g) ground | 55 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Toasted Sesame Seed | not in our table | 0 |
| Wheat | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups old fashioned or quick cooking oats
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 2/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds (such as Sun Luck®)
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup oat bran
- 3 tablespoons flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted