I saw this recipe for Easy Energy Bars and immediately knew I wanted to try it. I subbed a few things to use what I had on hand and also to make the recipe sugar-free.
I was really happy with the final recipe — it’s so easily adaptable, too. My husband even agreed with me that these bars were pretty good, so that’s saying a lot. 
{Yes, I mixed the ingredients up in the pan — because I’m lazy efficient like that! :)}
Easy Honey-Sweetened Energy Bars
- 1 1/2 cup oats
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chopped dates (or shredded coconut)
- ½ cup sunflower seeds (or ground flax seed)
- ½ cup dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins (you can also use chocolate chips if you’re not off sugar like I am!)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Combine all ingredients and pat firmly into a greased 8×8 pan (or roll into balls). Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars and serve. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Note: The bars are a little crumbly.
Recipe adapted from Brooke McGlothlin