Best Tasting Healthy Energy Bar

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GREAT TASTING YET HEALTHY ENERGY BAR? 👍

HAVE YOU FOUND A DELICIOUS, EASY TO MAKE & ON THE GO SNACK? 🚙

Look no further as YOU will absolutely love these energy bars that are loaded with healthy proteins that will give you the energy just when you need it and keep you motivated and energized during your Summer Slimdown!  Has this ever been YOU 🤔  . . .

✅ need a quick snack with protein after your workout

✅ running errands or at the office and you have no time for lunch

✅ want a healthy and portable snack for your kids

✅ traveling by air, car or train and can not find a “good for you” snack

✅ hate to eat most protein/energy bars because they are filled with unhealthy fats & sugars

You are in luck, these bars will be loved ❤️ by YOU, your husband, kids, grandkids, anyone! I promise you will be glad you made these and they will continue to be your On the Go Snack!  Not only do they taste delicious, they are so easy to make, quick to cut into individual servings, wrap and you’ll always be prepared for a quick minute snack.

Tip: You can get most of these ingredients at Sprouts Grocery Stores for one stop quick store shopping and then for those of you who prefer to order everything online (especially you stay at home moms 😊) I have added links to Amazon for a quick online shopping too. (The pricing is always the same, there is no difference; therefore, I have linked for your shopping convenience. And many of the Amazon items are Kirkland Brand from Costco, so you get great savings too!)

FitFabForver Energy Bar to Go

INGREDIENTS:

1 c. pecans crushed (can substitute walnuts, almonds)

1 c. quick oats

1/3 c. pumpkin seeds

1/4 c. ground flaxseeds

1/2  c. dark brown sugar

1/2 c. honey (can substitute agave syrup)

4 T. unsalted butter (can substitute with 2 T. butter + 2 T. almond butter)

1/2 t. salt

2 t. pure vanilla extract

2 c. plain puffed rice cereal

1/2 c. dried cranberries (can substitute with dried blueberries & dried cherries)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat over to 335 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the pecans, oats, pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds on the sheet and bake until nuts are fragrant, which is about 8 minutes.  In a saucepan, bring the sugar, honey, butter and salt to a boil over moderate heat.  Simmer until the sugar is dissolved and a light brown caramel forms, which is about 5 minutes.  Remove form the heat and stir in the vanilla.  Drizzle the caramel over the nut and oat mixture.  Stir in the puffed rice and cranberries until evenly coated.  Spoon the cereal mixture (will be very sticky so work quickly) into the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.  Cover the mixture with a second sheet of parchment paper and press down to smooth out.  I prefer using a rolling pin to compress the mixture more evenly.  Let stand until firm, which is about 2 hours. Discard the top parchment paper and transfer to a work surface.  Cut into approximately 45 bars (about 1″ x 3″ bar size) and then wrap individually.  I suggest putting each bar in an individual Ziploc snack bag to keep them fresh and easy for a grab and go snack. 🏃

Time: 15 minutes prep time/ total time 2:15 minutes

Servings: approximately 45 bars or cut recipe in 1/2 if you prefer fewer bars

You are now ready for : quick protein snack after your workout (link for ideas), beating the afternoon slump, having a On the Go snack while running errands or at the office, give your kids a healthy snack with confidence, eat healthy while traveling and know that your own energy bar is not loaded with unhealthy fats & sugars.

Make your Go to FitFabForever Healthy Energy Bar for Your On the Go LIFE! 😎

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