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Honey-Nut Energy Bars

Published: Apr 4, 2016 · Modified: Aug 11, 2019 by Eileen xo

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Homemade Energy Bars are a perfect snack for the entire family! Quick and easy to prepare! They stay fresh for days! Filled with oats, nuts, and spices. Ready in less than 30 minutes! Perfect for a healthy snack, lunch box, after a work-out healthy snack! Freeze well!

A side view of homemade energy bars stacked on a white plateHappy Monday! I don't know about you, but I need a day off after this weekend! Between lacrosse, soccer, music lessons, I need a rest day but I know I won't get one! One these crazy days, I always make sure I have healthy snacks with me so I stay away from a fast food fix. These healthy energy bars are the perfect snack to keep in my bag. They are delicious and healthy and fill me up when I need a snack or a bit of energy!

healthy homemade honey nut energy bars on a white plate with pepitas sprinkled on the plate

Who isn't on-the-go all the time? I try to keep myself prepared for the day. Plenty of water and fruit and I need a go-to snack! These homemade energy bars are just the ticket! So easy to prepare and they bake in about 25 minutes.

Can these homemade energy bars be frozen?

It's your lucky day! These healthy bars freeze really well. I make the recipe and slice them. I place wax paper in between the pieces and freeze to eat later. They defrost in the fridge.

How long to these healthy energy bars keep in the fridge?

Well covered and wrapped, these bars keep in the fridge for about 2 weeks.

Can energy bars replace meals?

While I am not a doctor or nutritionist, please never use an energy bar to replace a meal. These are a healthy snack in addition to a well-balanced diet.  Speak with your doctors for very specific calorie intake.

Tips to Make Homemade Energy Bars:

  • The variations in energybars are endless. What is most important is to use clean ingredients like coconut oil
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honey-nut energy bars

I now double and sometimes triple these homemade energy bars because why not, they are delicious! The ability to keep them in the fridge/freezer makes me so happy because store-bought bars don't do a lot for me!  The number of preservatives and ingredients I cannot pronounce are out of control.These bars are just so tasty and moist. Also, the most versatile recipe. After making a few times, I swapped out some of the nuts.  I had an abundance of pecans, I know, lucky me..super delicious! This is freezer friendly, 30 minutes or less and delicious!

 

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honey-nut energy bars

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honey nutenergybars

Honey-Nut Energy Bars

You won't want to purchase a granola bar after having one of these gems! These are made with wonderful ingredients to make delicious and healthy energy bars. Perfect for on the go snack, after a workout. These are great to refrigerate for up to 2 weeks and freezer friendly!
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Course: Breakfast/Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Eileen xo

Equipment Needed:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup raw honey
  • â…“ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped
  • ½ cup pistachios, chopped
  • ½ cup pumpkin or pepita seeds
  • non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat over to 325 degrees/
  • In a small bowl, add and whisk together the rolled oats, whole-wheat flour, cinnamon, and salt
  • In a large bowl, whisk the honey, unsweetened applesauce, olive oil, and beaten egg to combine all ingredients.
  • Stir in the oat mixture to combine.
  • Add and stir in the dried cherries, chopped walnuts, chopped almonds, chopped pistachios, and pumpkin seeds.
  • Coat an 8 - inch square Pyrex with the cooking spray.
  • Spread the prepared oat-nut mixture into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes. A toothpick inserted int center should come out clean. 25 minutes usually works for me.
  • Place on a cooling rack and slice into squares

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from You Had It Made by Ellie Krieger Storing: ROOM TEMPERATURE: airtight container for 3 days REFRIGERATE: airtight container in fridge for 2 weeks FREEZER: Individually wrap in plastic and place in freezer bags, up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 2 hours. Re-heat at 350 degrees for approximately 10 minutes. MICROWAVE: wrap a bar in a paper towel and microwave on high for 20 to 30 seconds.    
  •  Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actually dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 15servings | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 5.9mg
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  1. Munira

    July 10, 2019 at 1:34 pm

    Hi! Can I skip applesauce or replace it with something else?

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      July 10, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      Hi Munira - the applesauce adds moisture to the recipe. To replace it - you can use any puréed fruit like bananas. Does that help ? Let me know

      Reply
  2. Psychic Nest

    April 12, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    Hi Eileen,

    This recipe is fantastic! I don't want to spend money at the store on something I could make home! I love energy bars so thank you so much!

    Zaria

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 12, 2016 at 11:40 pm

      ZariA, I am happy you like this recipe! After you make them, I would love to hear how the recipe worked for you.

      Reply
      • Psychic Nest

        April 24, 2016 at 7:02 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Eileen,

        Oh my, I made the energy bars today and they are absolutely fantastic! So in the morning, I ate 2 of them with my milk as breakfast. I also ate two more as a snack. I can't take my mind off them. They are delicious! Thank you so much, your energy bars rock! 🙂

        Zaria

        Reply
        • Eileen xo

          April 24, 2016 at 8:54 pm

          Zaria, thank you for the kind comments! I am so glad you enjoyed and I hope you make them again. I so appreciate you letting me know how you enjoyed!

          Reply
  3. Bernadette Callahan

    April 09, 2016 at 10:29 am

    I have been looking at recipes for energy bars lately so this is perfect timing. My middle son is joining the track team and he can easily take these with him for after school runs.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 12, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      These would be perfect. My kids love them

      Reply
  4. Toni

    April 07, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    Thank you for this. My son has some food allergies and I was looking for some snacks I can make at home and this is one of them. We will be trying this!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      You are very welcome Toni! I hope your son enjoys these bars. I would love to hear how it worked out after you make the recipe

      Reply
  5. Lalia Frolick

    April 06, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    I'm all about anything with honey in it! I absolutely love the taste of a good honey. These are right up my alley and would be perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack on a day where I go to work.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:17 am

      I so
      agree, anytime snack

      Reply
  6. Katya

    April 06, 2016 at 10:32 pm

    mmmmmm those look yummy!

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    Reply
  7. denea

    April 06, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    These sound so amazing! I love breakfast bars! Everything is healthy and sounds so good!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:18 am

      thank you, enjoy..

      Reply
  8. Paula

    April 06, 2016 at 1:50 am

    What a delicious looking idea - and yes, we are always on the go, too. These look like a great snack to have on hand!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:24 am

      Glad you cantake an energy bar to go 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jamie

    April 05, 2016 at 11:31 pm

    I can't wait to make these! Being a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom means 3 meals a day, and usually 3 snacks a day for 3 kids EVERY day. It gets so annoying trying to figure out a snack that's healthy for them. These would totally be perfect!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:19 am

      Fantastic, enjoy easy to prepare as well

      Reply
  10. LeAnne

    April 05, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    i love jam packed weekends but hate when i'm exhausted come monday morning. but these bars look great for extra energy

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:19 am

      me too !

      Reply
  11. Mariah

    April 05, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    I have an obsession with cook books, I seem to always have one too many around that I dont use enough!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:20 am

      Open them up and enjoy!

      Reply
  12. Casey

    April 05, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    These look sooo good! My sister always makes homemade granola bars so I'll be sharing this recipe with her. I love that there's no added sugar.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:26 am

      Thank you , I really try to focus on low sugar because we get it somehow anyway 🙂

      Reply
  13. Laci

    April 05, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    Yum these are perfect especially for me on the go and I will eat and try it all forna boost of energy

    Reply
  14. Rose Sahetapy

    April 05, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    I love how this energy bars contain all kind of nuts that I like, walnut, pistachio, and pumpkin seed. It sounds delicious as well. I bookmark this for sure.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:37 am

      Rose, they are so tasty. Unlike a granola bar from the store..moist

      Reply
  15. Liz Mays

    April 05, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    Oh my goodness, those energy bars look positively yummy! I need a batch of them stat!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:13 am

      super, Hope you make and enjoy

      Reply
  16. Aeryn Lynne

    April 05, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Oooh, perfect timing on your post! I've been looking for a great, easy, delicious sounding recipe for energy bars. YAY! Thanks for the inspiration hun, can't wait to try these. <3

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:12 am

      Very happy that you like this and enjoy. I have made this so many times and the freezer is packed too

      Reply
  17. jamie

    April 05, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    These look amazing! I love finding new and healthy snack ideas for my kids.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:27 am

      That is great Jamie. I hope your family enjoys...we love these

      Reply
  18. tp keane

    April 05, 2016 at 11:40 am

    These are def something I would eat. I love any kind of oat bars. Great recipe thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  19. KRYSTLE COOK

    April 05, 2016 at 10:27 am

    My grandmother would love these bars. The combination of flavors is right up her ally.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:11 am

      I am so glad I hope your grandmother will enjoy

      Reply
  20. Ana De- Jesus

    April 05, 2016 at 6:15 am

    This looks like perfection. I am always low on energy so this might be the pick me up I need to get me through the day!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:09 am

      This is the greatest energy bar

      Reply
  21. jill conyers

    April 05, 2016 at 5:35 am

    I know I would love these. How about if you make me a dozen or 2 and ship them to me?

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:28 am

      For you Jill and all your amazing fitness tips.. 3 dozen!

      Reply
  22. Eva / Kid Minds

    April 04, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    I love homemade energy bars! As a busy mom on the go I often have to rely on a healthy snack to keep me going. Great recipe!

    Reply
  23. Nicole Escat

    April 04, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    oh my goodness! This is so tempting and mouth watering. I'm gonna try this at home.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:38 am

      Super, let me know how the recipe works for you

      Reply
  24. Toughcookiemommy

    April 04, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    These energy bars look really good. I don't have time to make breakfast in the morning so I would love eating these on-the-go.

    Reply
  25. Ilka

    April 04, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    This recipe looks amazing! Pinning! Love it!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:32 am

      thank you Ilka, enjoy. When you prep, let me know how they come out. We love them

      Reply
  26. Crystal Gard

    April 04, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    These sound like they are pretty good.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:33 am

      I hope you like them beyond pretty good!

      Reply
  27. Lawrence Hamilton

    April 04, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    Honey Nut Energy Bars. The kind of snack I try to stash and eat and the kids find and eat. And don't leave any. I like it!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:34 am

      I so agree, stash and make a few extra for the kiddies...too cute

      Reply
  28. michele ~ West Via Midwest

    April 04, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    These look delicious.... I love the addition of the applesauce. Great flavor builder with that! The fact that Im completely addicted to peptic seeds at the moment leads me to believe I'll be trying this soon!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 10:08 pm

      Thank you Michele! I love using applesauce in my cooking. I agree, pepitas are the bomb!

      Reply
  29. Terri Steffes

    April 04, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    Look at all that natural goodness! What I really love are the possibilities. No pistachios? Use pumpkin seed. No whole wheat flour, use ground almonds. This recipe rocks.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 10:04 pm

      Yu are my kind of girl Terri! It is so true. I have made this numerous times and varied things due to what was in the pantry. Always delish!

      Reply
  30. Cristina

    April 04, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    Oh these look tasty and has everything I love. It sounds pretty easy to make too ... like you, i'd go for at least a double batch and freeze! thank you!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      Absolutely Cristina! Enjoy and you won't be disappointed with a double batch to freeze some, yummo

      Reply
  31. Neely Moldovan

    April 04, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    I really need a new post workout snack and these would be perect! Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      I hpe you enjoy, they are super yummy!

      Reply
  32. Maureen Campaiola

    April 04, 2016 at 6:00 pm

    Ok these seem incredible. I must try them to see if I won't abolutely love them!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 10:00 pm

      Thank you, I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  33. Linda @ Veganosity

    April 04, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    I remember those days! So hectic! These bars would certainly make them more tolerable. 🙂

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      Absolutely a great treat!

      Reply
  34. Debra

    April 04, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    What a great combination of flavors! I love all of these ingredients. I bet they taste incredible!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      Thank you, they are so yummy!

      Reply
  35. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    April 04, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    These are lovely! What great hearty texture and flavor!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you so very much!

      Reply
  36. dani cc

    April 04, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    Such a wonderful idea. I've grown to dislike most store-bought bars like this b/c of all the added sugar and what not. Making them ourselves is the way to go. Great recipe.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Thank you Dani, I so agree. These have made me convinced I do not want a store bought granola or energy bar again

      Reply
  37. Karen

    April 04, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    These look yummy and healthy! Win-Win! And I love freezing things! That makes it so much more convenient to make since you know you'll have plenty that wont go bad! Yum....
    Karen | GlamKaren.com

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      Absolutely, and they are just as delicious after freezing

      Reply
  38. chastity

    April 04, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    This is my kind of snack! I am big fan of granola bars, but prefer homemade.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 9:54 pm

      These are super easy to prepare and the variations are endless! I hope you make them soon

      Reply
  39. Robin Rue (@massholemommy)

    April 04, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    Those sound so good. I love snacks like this that are easy to take with me on the go.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 9:53 pm

      Me too Robin! These are really delicious

      Reply
  40. Kait

    April 04, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    I ALWAYS say that I need a weekend from my weekend..or at least a day between Saturday and Sunday 😉 These bars look so yummy and I think they would be the perfect morning treat before I hit the gym. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:35 am

      isn't it the truth! Glad you liked the recipe too

      Reply
  41. Tammilee Tips

    April 04, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    These look so good! We have been working on making bars like these instead of buying them, going to have tory out this recipe!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 07, 2016 at 1:31 am

      enjoy, will be a quick prep and a yummy snack

      Reply
  42. Jeanine

    April 04, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Yum. These look so good. I would love to give them a try for myself. Would be great to have a snack just for myself.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      They are s tasty!

      Reply
  43. christine

    April 04, 2016 at 11:34 am

    those look really delicious. I love things like this for on the go. If you hadn't told me I would have thought it was a KIND bar, straight from the package!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      April 04, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      I am so glad you enjoy! Thank you

      Reply

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