How to Make Bird Seed Energy Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you're an avid hiker, busy mom, or just someone who likes to have a quick and healthy snack on hand, bird seed energy bars are the perfect solution. Packed with seeds, nuts, and dried fruits, these bars are not only delicious but also provide a great source of energy to help power you through your day. With a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can easily whip up a batch of these bars to have on hand whenever hunger strikes.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup flax seeds
  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x14 inch ovenproof baking dish.
  • Mix the rolled oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, and flour together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, canola oil, vanilla, and salt until evenly blended., and stir into the oat mixture. Stir in the flax seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and chocolate chips. Use your hands to mix the ingredients, and press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into 2 inch bars.
  • Nutrition

    321 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 110mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 211mg