{"id":211,"date":"2018-04-26T14:02:04","date_gmt":"2018-04-26T19:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.vanderbilt.edu\/recreationandwellnesscenter\/?p=211"},"modified":"2018-04-26T14:09:05","modified_gmt":"2018-04-26T19:09:05","slug":"learn-how-to-make-endurance-energy-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/my.vanderbilt.edu\/recreationandwellnesscenter\/2018\/04\/learn-how-to-make-endurance-energy-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to Make: Endurance Energy Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Megan Toomey and Kati Pittman<\/strong>
\n2017-2018 Dietetic Interns<\/strong><\/p>\n

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These healthy, homemade energy bars are nutritious and versatile. They’re great for a light breakfast or a post-workout snack.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Melt creamy peanut butter and honey together in a microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Tip: To keep from burning, take out of the microwave at 30 seconds and mix<\/p>\n

    Nutrition: Peanut butter is high in protein which helps repair muscles and omega- 6 fatty acids which reduce inflammation<\/p>\n

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    1. Add old fashioned rolled oats and crisp rice cereal to the melted mixture<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Tip: Add slowly while mixing to prevent clumping<\/p>\n

      Nutrition: Oats and rice cereal are excellent sources of fiber which lowers the risk for heart disease, aids in gut function, and may reduce blood cholesterol levels<\/p>\n

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      1. Add freshly diced strawberries and dark chocolate chips to the mixture<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Tip: Save some strawberries to top the bars off with for a boost of flavor and color<\/p>\n

        Nutrition: Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants which is great for a boosting your immune system.\u00a0 Dark chocolate is also a powerful source of antioxidants which reduce inflammation<\/p>\n

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        1. Pour ingredients out on to a baking sheet and press into a large square, making sure that the edges are firm and rounded. Sprinkle strawberries on top (optional)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Tip: Use gloves or run your hands under warm water to avoid sticking while forming the square<\/p>\n

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          1. Freeze for 20 to 30 minutes, cut into bars, and enjoy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Tip: Use a pizza cutter instead of a knife to save time<\/p>\n

            Tip: Freeze longer for a bar that is firmer \u2013 especially if you want the bars to last a long time<\/p>\n

            Nutrition Analysis <\/strong><\/p>\n

            Per Bar: 199 calories, 8.5g fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 76mg sodium, 30g carbohydrates, 2.2g fiber, 18g sugar, 4.3g protein<\/p>\n

            Ingredients <\/strong><\/p>\n

            Serves: 12<\/p>\n

            -1\/2 cup peanut butter<\/p>\n

            -1\/2 cup honey<\/p>\n

            -1 \u00bd cups dry oats<\/p>\n

            -1 \u00bd cups crisp rice cereal<\/p>\n

            -1\/2 cup chopped strawberries<\/p>\n

            -1\/2 cup dark chocolate chips<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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