These no-bake bars are packed with nuts, seeds, and a hint of dark chocolate—perfect for supporting hydration and energy with a boost of magnesium, potassium, and sodium. They’re easy to make, naturally sweetened, and ideal for post-workout snacks or healthy on-the-go fuel.
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped almonds
- ½ cup shelled pistachios
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- ½ cup dried fruit (such as chopped dates, raisins, or cranberries)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup natural nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks (for drizzle)
- Optional toppings: extra sea salt, chopped nuts, or seeds
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, almonds, pistachios (removed from shell), chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, and dried fruit.
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey or maple syrup over low heat until it begins to simmer. Simmer gently for 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, sea salt, and nut butter until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Line a square or rectangular baking dish with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the dish to create an even layer.
- Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the pressed mixture. Add any extra toppings if desired.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
- Once firm, remove from the fridge and cut into bars or squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts (per serving – about 1 bar)
Calories: 240 | Total Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 70mg | Total Carbohydrate: 25g | Sugar: 11g | Dietary Fiber: 4g | Protein: 6g