Toasted Oat Energy Bars 🌾🥜🍫✨
Wholesome, chewy bars packed with oats, nuts, dried fruit, and peanut butter—perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go energy boost.
Ingredients
- 150 g (5.3 oz) toasted oats
- 60 g (2 oz) raisins
- Spices to taste (cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla powder)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 60 g (2 oz) mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts), roughly chopped
- 30 g (1 oz) dried cranberries, chopped
- 200 g (7 oz) roasted peanuts, ground into paste (or peanut butter)
- Melted dark chocolate (optional, for decoration)
- Frozen cherries or dried oranges (optional, for serving)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine toasted oats, raisins, nuts, cranberries, spices, and salt.
- Add binder: Stir in peanut paste or peanut butter until mixture holds together.
- Shape bars: Press mixture firmly into a parchment-lined baking dish.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
- Decorate: Drizzle with melted dark chocolate if desired.
- Serve: Cut into bars and garnish with cherries or dried oranges.
Tips
- Texture boost: Toast nuts lightly before mixing for extra crunch.
- Sweetness control: Add honey or maple syrup if you prefer sweeter bars.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Toasted Oat Energy Bars—nutty, chewy, and naturally energizing 🌾🥜🍫✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you drizzle chocolate or keep them plain?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next snack prep.” • “Tag a friend who loves healthy treats.” • “Wholesome oats, nutty crunch.”