Whether they are students, new parents, or friends with demanding jobs, you probably have a few loved ones who would appreciate the gift of healthy, homemade, energy-dense snacks that are easy to eat on the go. From a helpful step-by-step guide to making classic granola bars to a no-added-sugar, grain-free Larabar lookalike, these 6 recipes will have you well on your way to a big batch of high-energy snacks for gifting — or for keeping on hand to fuel you through the season ahead.
Freezing will extend the shelf life of these bars, so after cutting them into portions and wrapping them individually in wax paper or parchment paper (optional), pack them into a freezer-safe container with a label. They'll be easy to grab on the go, and a whole lot fresher and tastier than their shelf-stable store-bought counterparts.
Energy Bar Recipes
• 4-Ingredient Banana Oat Bars• Homemade Power Bars
• Crunchy Granola Bars
• The Raw Brownie from My New Roots (like a homemade Larabar!)
• DIY Nutri-Grain Fruit and Nut Bars
• How To Make Homemade Granola Bars
More Energy Bars on The Kitchn
• 5 No-Bake Energy Bar Recipes• Quick Morning Energy: The Breakfast Cookie
Do you have a favorite recipe for energy bars?
Related: Natural Energy Foods: How to Ditch Packaged Bars and Drinks
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I don't have my own recipe, but I would love a good one for Larabars. Especially the "Apple Pie" flavor. We really love them, love everything about them. But they are so expensive for us!