Best Microwave Energy Bars Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

MICROWAVE OATMEAL BARS



Microwave Oatmeal Bars image

My mother shared this speedy recipe with me. There are not a lot of ingredients, so these chewy treats are easy to fix in the microwave. -Annette Self, Junction City, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine oats and brown sugar. Stir in butter and corn syrup. Press into a greased 9-in. square microwave-safe dish. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Rotate a half turn; microwave 1-1/2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Microwave at 30% power for 4-1/2 minutes or until chips are glossy; spread chocolate evenly over top. , Refrigerate 15-20 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS



No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bars image

These peanut butter energy bars are made with natural ingredients, and there's no baking required! You can substitute sunflower seeds for the walnuts. Want more fiber? Add a little wheat germ. —Amy Crane, Richland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup honey
4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Heat, uncovered, until warmed, 20-30 seconds. Stir until smooth; add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Transfer to a lightly greased 13x9-inch pan; gently press mixture into pan. Cover and refrigerate until set, 1 hour or overnight. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MICROWAVE ENERGY BARS



Microwave Energy Bars image

these are delicious and adaptable, I have used almond butter and honey instead of the peanut butter and corn syrup and had good results. they were just softer, so maybe cut the honey back a bit, or add more granola!

Provided by Donna Nelson

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

INGREDIENTS
3/4 c golden corn syrup
1/3 c chunky peanut butter
3 c granola (favorite kind)
1/2 c chopped dates
1/3 c chopped dried apricots
1/4 c toasted sunflower seeds
1/4 c wheat germ
1/4 c toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c dried cranberries

Steps:

  • 1. Place syrup in a large bowl and microwave for 1 minute. add peanut butter, blend and microwave again another minute or until all melty and blended.
  • 2. In another bowl, blend all the dry ingredients together, add to the hot syrup mix.
  • 3. Press into a greased 9x13 pan, cover and chill. Cut into bars of desired size. I wrap mine individually so they are easy to grab and go. They freeze very well.

HOMEMADE ENERGY BARS



Homemade Energy Bars image

Do you want more fiber in your diet? Are you sick of feeding the kids those boxed, dry, bland granola bars? These energy bars are the ultimate and absolutely delicious.

Provided by STEPHANIEJO

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ½ cups rolled oats
¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
⅔ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup white chocolate chips
½ cup toasted sesame seeds
½ cup oat bran
3 tablespoons flax seeds
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups creamy natural peanut butter
1 cup honey
5 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine oats, sweetened dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, white chocolate chips, sesame seeds, oat bran, flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in peanut butter, honey, and oil. Press mixture firmly into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 10 minutes to set.
  • Slice chilled bars into 2x3-inch squares. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 175.1 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

Related Topics