Energy Bar Recipes

*~*~*No Bake Energy Bites*~*~*

So healthy!! And SO easy! And SO yummy!

Ingredients:

1 cup (dry) oatmeal

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup ground flaxseed

1/3 cup honey

1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions:

Mix ingredients together in a large bowl. Roll into bite size balls. Refrigerate to set. Enjoy!!

*~*~*No Bake Morning Energy Mocha Balls*~*~*

Energize your morning!

(From an Optimist volunteer at the first rest stop, these where delicious!)

Ingredients:

1 ¼ cups of Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy Chocolaty Almond Crunch cereal (or your choice of cereal or granola) ~

½ cup walnut halves

1 teaspoon chia seeds ~

1 teaspoon flax seeds ~

1 teaspoon sesame seeds ~

4 tablespoons almond butter ~

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons dried cranberries ~

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoons espresso powder ~

¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt

¼ cup toasted unsweetened coconut for rolling (optional) ~

(~ Indicates ingredients the Optimist volunteer used for the Tour de Las Cruces)

Instructions:

Place cereal in a food processor. Process until finely ground. Add walnut halves, chia seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, almond butter, honey, maple syrup, cranberries, vanilla, espresso powder and sea salt to bowl. Process until well blended and mixture forms stiff dough. Remove dough and form into compact balls with hands. Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in coconut, if desired. Place ball on wax paper lined sheet and let stand for about one hour, the transfer to tin or container with tight lid. Balls will keep for at least one week at room temperature, or they can be chilled.

*~*~*Power Fudge*~*~*

Makes 20 awesome bars

Ingredients:

6 oz unsweetened chocolate

1 cup peanut butter

1 1/3 cup brown sugar/honey/brown rice syrup

1 1/3 cup soy protein powder

2 tsp ground espresso (or instant coffee)

1 cup rolled oats

                 

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients except oats in a microwave-safe bowl, then microwave on high for one minute. Stir and repeat until chocolate is melted. Mix oats in, spread into a lightly 9"x9"greased glass baking dish, and refrigerate. When cooled, cut into bars. Wrap separately and freeze. They are perfectly thawed after riding an hour or so.

*~*~*Raising the energy bar*~*~*

Make your own wholesome on-the-go snack, makes 18 bars

(From prevention.com/energizingsnacks and instructions modified by Philip)

Ingredients:

(Select your own combination of nuts, dried fruit and add ½ cup of chocolate chips to make it perfect!)

2 cups cereal or granola, coarsely chopped

¾ cup roasted nuts, coarsely chopped

¾ cup dried fruit, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour

½ cup second nut or fruit

1/3 cup sugar, honey or brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

3 large egg whites

½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract, optional

Instructions:

Heat oven to 300°F, line 9” x 9” pan with foil and oil and flour the foil. (An 8” x 8” pan can be used. Just back 5 to 10 additional minutes. Mix cereal nuts, flour and brown sugar (or sugar) in the food processor, big nuts first. Stiffen 3 egg whites with hand wisk, add salt and vanilla or almond extract (if using). Pour mixture into dry ingredients and stir to combine. Pat into prepared pan with moist hands or plastic wrap. Bake until bars are dry to the touch and before they darken, about 30 - 40 minutes depending on ingredients. Cool completely, then cut into 18 bars with a knife dipped in hot water or with kitchen shears.