Description
Honey Pistachio Energy Squares are chewy, no-bake bars made with rolled oats, pistachios, almond butter, and honey. They’re a naturally sweet, protein-rich snack ideal for breakfast, workouts, or healthy treats.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw pistachios, shelled and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup natural almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water (as needed)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix oats, pistachios, flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, stir together almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well. Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time if the mixture is too dry, until a sticky dough forms.
- Line an 8 x 8 inch pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm. Remove and cut into 12 squares.
Notes
- Use maple syrup or date syrup to make the recipe vegan.
- Choose unsalted pistachios to control sodium levels.
- Add dried fruit for extra sweetness or protein powder for added protein.
- Use a clean, sharp knife for easier cutting.
- Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
