Keep your body fueled on the course or the court the healthy way! For a quick snack on the course or the court, freeze these in a container and bring with you for a quick refuel
Chewy Granola Bars
2 1/2 cups (230 grams) old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup (80 grams) whole almonds, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup (113 grams) honey
1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup (50 grams) packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (60 grams) dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (65 grams) mini chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
- TOAST OATS AND NUTS
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line bottom and sides of a 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with aluminum foil. Then lightly oil or spray with cooking spray.
Add oats and almonds to a small baking sheet then bake 5 minutes, stir and bake another 3 to 5 minutes until lightly toasted. Transfer to a large bowl.
- MAKE BARS
Combine butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract and the salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until butter melts and the sugar completely dissolves.
Pour butter mixture in to bowl with toasted oats and almonds. Mix well. Let cool about 5 minutes then add cranberries and a 1/4 cup of the mini chocolate chips. Stir to combine. (The chocolate chips will most likely melt a little. This is fine, they turn into glue and help to hold the bars together).
Transfer oat mixture to lined pan then use a rubber spatula or damp finger tips to firmly press the mixture into the pan. (Press hard here, this way the bars will stay together once cooled and cut — We press for about one minute to be extra safe).
Scatter remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips over pressed granola mixture then use a rubber spatula to gently press them into the top. Cover then refrigerate at least 2 hours. Remove block of granola mixture from pan then peel away aluminum foil. Cut into 12 bars.
- STORING
Store bars in an airtight container for up to one week. For the softest bars, keep at room temperature. For slightly harder bars, store in the fridge. Bars will keep in the freezer up to three months when wrapped well.
No Bake Energy Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup toasted shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup of honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
How to Make Energy Balls:
- Stir everything together in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls
- Serve! Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in sealed container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months