Looking for a delicious snack to have on hand for when you need a little extra push to power through your day? Look no further! These homemade granola bars are easy to make and are packed with nutrients. Get the recipe for these superfood energy granola bars below!
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I have a snacking problem. From about three in the afternoon on, I get a huge case of the munchies and I frequently find myself in the kitchen wondering what to eat next. Is it boredom? I don’t think so. I have plenty of work to do! Is it because I just love food so much? Possibly. Or maybe it’s because we tend to eat dinner pretty late and it’s quite a span of time between lunch and my next meal.
I love to make homemade versions of my favorite snacks whenever I can to save a few bucks and ensure I know exactly what’s going into my body. Hence, the reason behind these KIND bar-inspired almond apricot bites or this tart cherry and almond protein granola.
Whatever the reason for my snacking habit, it’s real, and I try to manage it as best as I can by choosing nutrient-dense foods that are going to fill me up and fuel me through the rest of the day!
So what exactly does “nutrient-dense” mean anyways?
To me, it means any food that provides a variety of nutrients, such as protein, fiber, healthy carbs, vitamins and minerals in one serving that leaves me feeling satisfied. Essentially, I’m getting the biggest bang for my health buck, here!
Superfoods fall into this nutrient-dense category and we are using not one, not two, but three superstar superfoods in these homemade granola bars! Sounds almost too good to be true, right? Believe it friends, because we’re packing in the good stuff by throwing goji berries, hemp seeds and chia seeds into the mix!
Swanson Health Products is always my online source for finding such superfoods. Why? Because they focus on quality products that promote a healthy lifestyle and are budget-friendly. I’ve found many products on their site that I can’t always find in the store, such as tart cherry concentrate for my Very Berry Cherry Smoothie or nutritional yeast for my kale chips with a cheesy cashew dipping sauce!
This amazing company was not only kind enough to send me products for recipe testing, but they’re also giving one of you a $50 gift certificate to help stock your kitchen with your own superfoods! Enter the giveaway at the bottom of this post for a chance to win because, who doesn’t love free stuff?!
Back to the superfood energy granola bars.
I need to put a little disclaimer on these bad boys before you dive right in. I made these bars twice because the first batch didn’t turn out the way I wanted them to. The key to success with these bars is to really press the mixture into the pan. You could use a rolling pin, your hand (make sure they are wet) or the flat edge of a food scraper like I did. Just make sure they are packed in there! This makes it much easier to cut when ready to serve and prevents them from falling apart so easily.
These homemade granola bars are inspired by Angela’s Glo Bars from Oh She Glows. If there’s one person I have an incredible amount of respect for (and secretly hope to be like one day) it’s her.
These bars are so good, you might be tempted to just sit there with the mixing bowl and a spoon. Hey, I don’t blame you! But make sure you leave a little (or really, a lot!) to turn the bowl of gooey goodness into delicious bars to be able to grab when the snack attack hits.
These bars will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to a month!
Now, what are you waiting for! Roll up your sleeves, get mixing, and make yourself some homemade granola bars! Oh, and go ahead and enter the giveaway below 🙂
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Superfood Energy Granola Bars
- Author: Carly at fitlivingeats.com
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups puffed cereal
- 1 1/2 cups oats
- 1/2 cup goji berries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 Tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all of the dry ingredients (puffed cereal, oats, almonds, goji berries, coconut flakes, chia seeds and hemp seeds) in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the brown rice syrup, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla and salt over low heat until thoroughly mixed.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour into the dry ingredient mixture. Stir until the dry ingredients are well coated with the wet mixture. This may take a few minutes and may seem too dry at first, but it will get there!
- Line a square baking dish with parchment paper and pour the granola bar mixture onto the parchment paper. Push the mixture into the pan with a spatula, creating an even layer. To ensure the mixture is packed together, press it with a rolling pin or with your hands (make sure they are wet to prevent the mixture from sticking).
- Place the bars in the freezer for at least 30 minutes or until very firm. To cut the granola bars, hold either side of the parchment paper to remove the mixture from the pan and use a pizza cutter to cut nine even squares. The bars may be a little messy as they sit out at room temperature, but that’s okay. They will firm back up in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to a month.
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37 Responses
Never have I used puffed cereal in my granola bars. Will have to try it out.
It’s a great filler!
I have serious snacking issues too. I need food like all.the.time!!! These look perfect for a quick, healthy snack! I love making bars with brown rice syrup. That puffed cereal is my FAV. Great recipe!
Thanks Chrissa!! Puffed cereal is my new favorite thing. It’s perfect to sprinkle on yogurt, too!
Bars are my favorite! I like making my own – but if I don’t have time I always turn to Kind Bars 🙂
Love my kind bars!!
I’ve never heard of swanson – i’m so glad you shared this brand! I love love superfood bars!
xoxo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com
Swanson is a fabulous online source and they are so easy to work with!
I love having an apple, almonds and some goji berries on hand at all times! These bars look even better!
Yum! Sounds like a snack I would have on hand, too!
my favorite snacks are fruit, trail mix, and bars!
Yes to all of it! Yum!
I love have nuts and dried fruit on hand!
Yes! I always have both of those things in my pantry!
Love everything about this Carly! I get the munchies around 3 also, plus a huge energy drop. I love goji berries and I think that if I was smart enough to make these ahead they would really up my nutrition game. Sharing, pinning, etc. Thanks again!
Thanks for the pin love, Angie! I can totally relate to the crash and burn, which is why I like to have prepared snacks that I can grab to be able to make healthy choices 🙂
These look wonderful dear! Homemade “anything” bars are always perfect! I love just going crazy with the endless options! I never make a batch of bars or bites the same!
I know! I already have a tropical flavored one up my sleeve that I might just have to share soon!
These look amazing!! I need more of those berries in my life 🙂
I LOVE berries right now. They are so sweet and juicy!
I seriously snack all. the. time. Some of my favorites are homemade energy bites! But these look delish!
Yes! I do love making energy bites. They are so easy!
Wow those bars look amazing! I’m such a huge snacker. These would be perfect to take with me to work! I usually just pack something like yogurt or a protein bar!
Yes, that would be a great option for work! Hope you give them a try 🙂
Lately, just because we are on the go my favorite Go Macro Bars, Navitas Naturals Maca Cashews, and crunchy chickpeas… none of which I can have right now (broken tooth) so it’s proving interesting.
I love all of those things! Although the broken tooth does put a wrench in enjoying them, for sure.
I used to make my own bars but haven’t in a long time. These look great!
Thanks, Emily! They are so easy 🙂
Favorite snack is popcorn
love these! i love making my bars and snacks at home too! i do some online shopping too (usually thrive & amazon) and would love to check out swanson too 🙂
I love both thrive and amazon. I use amazon prime all. the. time.
These sound amazing! I love the addition of Goji Berries. Brilliant idea! Goji berries are definitely a superfood, and I am always looking for ways to include them in recipes. Yum!
Thanks Aarika! I love my goji berries. I like to put them in my oatmeal too as I’m cooking it so that they plump up!
Looks so delicious
Love the color contrast between the goji berries and the base of the bars. 🙂
Thanks Rachel!
Yum! These will be perfect for hiking and backpacking