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Brown Rice Energy Bars Recipe

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Description

Are you looking for a healthy snack that is easy to make and gives you sustained energy throughout the day? Look no further than these brown rice energy bars! Packed with whole grains, nuts, and dried fruit, these bars are a delicious and nutritious way to fuel your body.

Prep Time

The prep time for these energy bars is about 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for these energy bars is about 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (such as raisins, cranberries, or apricots)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, oats, chopped nuts, and dried fruit.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, almond butter, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.
  5. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and pour the mixture into the dish.
  6. Using a spatula, press the mixture down firmly into an even layer.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes.
  9. Lift the parchment paper out of the baking dish and transfer the bars to a cutting board.
  10. Cut into desired size bars and enjoy!

Notes

These energy bars will keep for several days in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also freeze them for longer storage.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g

Recipe Tips

  • You can use any type of cooked rice in this recipe, but brown rice is the most nutritious.
  • Feel free to swap out the nuts and dried fruit for your favorites.
  • Make sure to press the mixture down firmly into the baking dish so that the bars hold together well.
  • If you don't have almond butter, you can use any other nut butter (such as peanut butter) instead.

With these delicious and healthy brown rice energy bars, you'll never have to reach for a sugary snack again! They're perfect for on-the-go snacking, pre or post workout, or as a mid-day pick me up. Give them a try and let us know what you think!


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