Energy Bars Recipe Hawaii

Tropical-inspired energy bars made with oats, coconut, macadamia nuts, and dried pineapple. Naturally sweetened and perfect for on-the-go snacks or healthy desserts.

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Prep Time 15

Resting Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 4

Course: Healthy Food

Cuisine: American, Hawaiian

Calories: 260

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup shredded coconut unsweetened, lightly toasted
½ cup macadamia nuts roughly chopped
⅓ cup dried pineapple chopped
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
½ tsp vanilla extract
⅛ tsp sea salt
Optional: 1 tbsp ground food-grade alpiste canary seed, 1 tbsp chia seeds, or dark chocolate chips

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Spatula
8x8-inch square pan
Parchment paper
Knife (for slicing)

Method

Line your pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over the sides for easy removal.
In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, macadamia nuts, and dried pineapple. Stir in any optional mix-ins like alpiste or chia seeds.
In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the honey (or maple syrup) and almond butter until smooth. Add vanilla and salt.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the pan. Press it down very firmly with a spatula or your hands.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Lift out using parchment and slice into bars or squares.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Notes

Nutrition (per serving, approximate)

Calories: 260 kcal
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 10g

Notes

For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter and omit macadamias.
Add mini chocolate chips after mixing to avoid melting.
Make it extra tropical with a few drops of coconut extract!