*This is an updated version from my original post
I will say that during my fitness journey I have learned to read the ingredient lists in pretty much everything – so as I started to really look into what was in these convenient bars I started to question what I was really putting into my body.
I try to stay away from soy, sucrose & anything I cannot pronounce. I was into a certain protein bar kick for a while with only eating 2 flavors that didn’t have sucrose in them. Then I saw ‘corn fiber’ listed on the infamous pumpkin bar..huh? So I did a little research and found out that it is basically corn syrup that is a GMO (insert frown emoji)
In this updated version I added in 1 tbs of hemps seeds and sprinkled the top of them with cinnamon – definitely a step up in taste!
Healthy Hommade Energy Bars
Ingredients
- -2 cups dry oatmeal
- -1 1/3 cups coconut flakes
- -1 cup peanut butter or any favorite nut butter
- -1 cup flax seeds or chia seeds
- -1 tbs hemp seeds optional
- -3/4 cup chocolate chips
- -2/3 cup raw honey
- -1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- sprinkle of cinnamon on top
Instructions
- -Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well
- -Spread mixture firmly and evenly into a 9×13 pan
- -Place in freezer for about 1 hour
- -Slice into 16 bars
- -Wrap individually or place in an air tight container for up to a week in the refrigerator
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