Snack bars make an easy and delicious bite to take on the go! These recipes come in a variety of flavors and textures, so there’s bound to be a version that will satisfy everyone. Plus, they’ve made a great impression on our readers, earning four- and five-star reviews. You’ll want to try options like our Peach-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars or our Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars for a flavorful snack you’ll want to make again and again.
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Homemade Protein Bars
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.
These homemade protein bars are packed with oats, almond flour, cashews and hemp seeds for a satisfying snack. Great for grab-and-go breakfasts or post-workout fuel, these bars are a smart, homemade alternative to store-bought versions. The bars come together easily—just mix, press into a pan and freeze to firm them up.
Peach-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Hannah Grennwood.
Peach-oatmeal bars are the perfect way to start your day, or enjoy them as a midday snack. Made with fiber-rich oats, ripe peaches and a touch of brown sugar, these bars hold together beautifully, making them the perfect thing to grab during the dash out the door.
High-Protein Energy Bars
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This high-protein energy bar recipe is made with tahini, oats, apricots and figs for a nutritious snack designed to keep you energized throughout the day. Tahini provides a rich, creamy base to help hold everything together, while dried apricots and figs provide natural sweetness alongside maple syrup. These bars make a convenient grab-and-go snack.
High-Protein Peanut Butter–Banana Oatmeal Bars
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen
These peanut butter–banana oatmeal bars are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, packed with protein to keep you full and energized. The combination of oats, peanut butter and banana provides a well-balanced dose of fiber, healthy fats and natural sweetness. Plus, they’re easy to make in advance and customize with mix-ins like dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Whether you need a quick morning bite or a post-workout snack, these bars are the perfect choice!
Lemon-Blueberry Bars
Sweet and tangy, these satisfying bars are great for dessert, a snack on the go, or as a treat tucked into a child’s brown-bag lunch. Plus, they’re packed with everyone’s favorite antioxidant superfood: blueberries.
Chocolate–Peanut Butter Energy Bars
Dates provide all the sweetness you need for these no-bake energy bars. Each square serves up a hearty dose of protein—thanks to peanut butter and peanuts—as well as fiber from rolled oats. Kids will love the chewy bites with crunchy nuts.
Strawberry-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
These baked strawberry-oatmeal bars combine sweet summer strawberries with nutty, fiber-rich oats for a perfect snack or breakfast on the go. Or enjoy them with a dollop of yogurt or vanilla ice cream for dessert. Old-fashioned rolled oats are preferable here, as they absorb just the right amount of liquid while baking.
Super-Seed Snack Bars
Thanks to a mix of pumpkin, sunflower, hemp and chia seeds, these healthy snack bars are packed with protein, fiber, minerals and healthy fats. Because these bars pack well, they’re great for taking along on all-day adventures.
Chocolate-Caramel Energy Bars
Inspired by a Twix candy bar, these healthy energy bars with an oat crust will give your body a boost and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Cranberry-Almond Granola Bars
There are plenty of granola bar options at the grocery store, but they’re also easy (and often healthier) to make at home. Feel free to vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, nuts, seeds and/or chocolate chips for the dried cranberries and nuts in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Enjoy these delightful carrot cake oatmeal bars, perfect for a snack or dessert alongside a steaming cup of coffee.
EatingWell Energy Bars
Instead of buying pricy energy bars, fuel your fitness routine with this great-tasting homemade energy bar recipe. Whether you use these energy bars as a pre-workout snack or to refuel and recover post-workout, they’ll give your body what it needs. Best of all, you can make this energy bar recipe in minutes.
