Zen Bars

Discover your new favorite healthy snack with these no-bake Zen Bars! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like rolled oats, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, and a medley of crunchy pumpkin seeds and slivered almonds, these bars are both wholesome and satisfying. Sweetened naturally with honey and studded with dried cranberries and rich dark chocolate chips, they strike a perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no need for baking, Zen Bars are a quick, fuss-free way to fuel your day. Perfect as an on-the-go breakfast, post-workout treat, or midday energy boost, these bars are as versatile as they are delicious. Vegan-friendly substitutions and freezer storage make them an ideal make-ahead snack, so you’ll always have a healthy option at hand.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup almond butter
• 0.5 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds
• 0.33 cup dried cranberries
• 0.33 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1

Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later. Lightly grease the parchment paper with a bit of oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, pumpkin seeds, slivered almonds, dried cranberries, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 3

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the almond butter and honey. Heat in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is warm and slightly runny.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract to the almond butter and honey mixture, then pour it over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir the mixture thoroughly until the dry ingredients are completely coated and stick together. Fold in the dark chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it firmly and evenly into the dish using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup.

Step 7

Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm and set.

Step 8

Once the mixture has set, lift it out of the dish using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 12 bars.

Step 9

Store the Zen Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer-term storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	770.1 grams (770.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3777

Total Fat 217.40g	279%
Saturated Fat 32.60g	163%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 180mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 357.10g	130%
Dietary Fiber 66.50g	238%
Total Sugars 179.20g
Protein 113.10g	226%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1086mg	84%
Iron 28mg	157%
Potassium 3767mg	80%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.0%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 37.2%