Peanut Butter, Blueberry & Oat Energy Squares

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These one-bowl, no-bake energy squares ensure a quick way to refuel during long meetings, tough workouts or that mid-afternoon energy slump. Feel free to swap the blueberries for your favorite dried fruit and the pistachios for your favorite nut--but keep the maple syrup as is; we found using less than 1/2 cup resulted in crumbly bars.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 squares

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter

  • ½ cup pure maple syrup

  • 2 cups rolled oats, toasted (see Tip)

  • ½ cup dried blueberries

  • ½ cup chopped pistachios

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra hanging over two sides. Lightly coat the parchment with cooking spray.

  2. Mix peanut butter and maple syrup in a large bowl. Stir in oats, blueberries, pistachios and salt. Spread the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Cut into 16 squares.

Tips

To make ahead: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Equipment: Parchment paper

Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled “gluten-free,” as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

206 Calories
11g Fat
22g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Serving Size 1 square
Calories 206
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 11g
Added Sugars 9g 18%
Protein 6g 11%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Vitamin A 17IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 7mcg 2%
Sodium 127mg 6%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Magnesium 17mg 4%
Potassium 108mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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