Homemade Energy Snack Bars are deliciously simple bars for your snack cravings! These simple protein energy balls are very nutritious and delicious.
There are 2 things I really like to do. I like to cook and I like to run. To help myself reach my monthly goals, I bought myself a Fitbit in February and quickly became obsessed with it. I really like to see all those stats for a day. I like to see how many steps I’ve taken and how long I ran. You can record activity and sleep, food consumption, water intake and much more. It syncs to your computer so you can see real-time stats. If you like immediate rewards on your fitness goals, this is the device for you.
To also help you meet your fitness and weight loss goals, I put together my favorite homemade energy snack bars for you. I have this thing for snacking and I do a lot of it. They not only help with sugar cravings but also give you energy and a very good dose of protein. Perfect as a pre-workout or anytime snack!
Simple Homemade Energy Snack Bar Recipe
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Amanda Healey says
I have a 3 month old that keeps me active! She is the best form of exercise!
Thanks!
Amanda
avalenti6936 at yahoo dot com
Paula says
I remember! 🙂
Christy Spurlock says
I attempt to walk everywhere. I take the stairs, three flights, to work each day and take the stairs to the first floor every day for restroom breaks.
Paula says
Great way to incorporate more activity in your everyday life! love that!
Kimberly C says
I walk everywhere!!
Victoria Z says
I love running to stay fit. It’s also a great social activity.
Paula says
I agree, Victoria!
Leticia says
The energy snack bar looks so delish. I’m going try try this recipe for sure, I can use all the energy I can get. Great give away, I could definitely use a fitbit to keep me motivated.
Paula says
Thanks for joining us, Leticia!
Maegan @thebakermama says
Love all these healthy snack ideas! With this season of life, my young boys keep me most active. One of these days, they’ll be fending for themselves and not running around getting into and climbing on everything, and then I’ll get back to pilates and walking regularly. 😉
Paula says
Oh, you’ll keep active with little ones that’s for sure!!
Pam says
I love quick snacks like these! Thanks for the recipes, I can’t wait to try them. 🙂
Paula says
Awesome! hope you enjoy them!
Joy N says
running three times a week
Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do says
I am in a seriously workout rut. I need to invest in a good piece of equipment, but I can’t quite pull the trigger! AGGGHHH!
Paula says
I’ve still been getting my running miles in, but I haven’t been loving it or motivated. I hope this cooler weather helps my state of mind.
tammy adams says
I chase after my grandson, am a caregiver for my mother who had a stroke. I work as an office manager at a plant nursery and we are in the middle of setting up our Pumpkin Patch. I have chronic back and neck issues so traditional exercise is hard for me to do. I really would like to have this device to be able to track things on my mother. With Afib, it is hard for me to know what is going on with her heartrate. The afib is what caused her massive stroke and left her unable to speak. I am so afraid we are going to have another episode where she throws a clot and it is going to be worse. She had a heart attack on 8/1.
Paula says
oh yeah, that would be very useful for her. Good luck!!
Amberjoy says
I would love to win the fit bit, and I love the recipes I am seeing so far! YUM!!
Paula says
Thanks so much! Good luck!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
I am terrible about not exercising enough, but I have been wanting to get a Fitbit to see if it would make me do more. I love tracking stats and numbers, so it might be motivating for me!
Paula says
Andi, I bet it would be. I am really goal oriented so I’ll do just about anything to meet a goal.
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says
Lots of yoga and walking!
Paula says
I have never do yoga, it’s on my list, I think it would help my running. Thanks for stopping by Amy!
Anna says
I walk the dog 3 miles about 5 days a week and use the XBOX kinnect to dance and workout.
Paula says
That sounds awesome!
Tanya Schroeder says
I’m totally a snacker. I need these to keep me away from the SmartPop! I love walking. I try to walk early in the mornings before the kids go to school
Paula says
That’s when I run too Tanya, otherwise I wouldn’t get it done. Good luck in this giveaway!
Laura @Petite Allergy Treats says
These little energy bites are perfect for a sweet treat without going calorie crazy. I just ran my first half marathon 2 weeks ago, so this Fitbit would be great to track my daily activities too!
Paula says
Congrats on your half!! I did one last year, so much fun and the feeling of accomplishment is the best! I’m a snacker so, you’re right, these keep the calories in check.
brenley says
I have been wanting a fit bit for so long! I workout atleast 4 days a week in group exercise classes so I never know exactly how much I burn! 🙂
Debbie Bray says
I walk daily
Ginny McMeans says
I have been wanting a fitbit in like forever! I am a treadmill person because it is close to the kitchen. 🙂
Paula says
You will love it ginny! good luck!
James G. says
Walking the dog is about as good as it gets…
Beth S. says
I run 4 times a week!
Lisa says
I have a stationary bike I use daily
Audrey says
I run to stay active, and try to walk around the office as much as possible
Traci says
I like to go on long walks
ColleenB. ~ Texas says
Wonderful recipes. Thanks for sharing
I keep active by gardening and riding my bicycle around the section in our neighborhood not counting the housework that I do which is a great exercise in itself
Brooke Kelly says
I love going on walks in the evenings but my favorite active hobby is biking! We have some really nice bike trails that are not to far from where I live – with waterfalls, bridges, etc.
Krista says
2 walks a day – one at lunch and again after work.
Shannon says
I play tennis at least 3 times a week (often 5) and walk.
mona says
I go to the gym and walk
Colleen Boudreau says
I run on my treadmill at least 5 days a week.
Kelly says
I’m a big snacker too and love all these homemade snack options. A FitBit sounds awesome, thanks for the giveaway Paula! I usually try to fit in an early morning yoga session at home everyday as well as run after my toddler hehe 🙂
Angela McKean says
I try to walk 4-5miles a day and work in the yard. Thanks!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
I SO want to get one of these. I sometimes prep for mud runs (5K) but it’s been a while. Time to get ON it!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
That FitBit looks very cool! I try to do 30 minutes of something a day.
Becca from ItsYummi.com says
I don’t do enough to stay fit, but I’m actually joining the YMCA tomorrow so that I can start taking water aerobics
Danielle says
I walk to and from work every day.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Walk For At Least One Hour A Day To Stay Active.
Jennifer spearman says
I walk, use my mini cycle, dance, do Richard Simmons dvds or play the wii with my love
Paula says
That’s awesome! I love being active too!
KIMBERLY says
I work out a my YMCA with my friends.
Emily says
Lately I have been loving the elliptical but I do love swimming laps!
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
I walk back and forth from the kitchen to my computer all day long, then go walk around the grocery store buying more food to prepare…does that count? Hehe, I was using my elliptical until it stopped working. I will hopefully get a bike trainer next week and start riding everyday. 🙂
Paula says
I’d count that! 🙂
Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says
I like to stay active with long walks in the evening.
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
I try to make it to the gym 2-3 times a week, and do yoga at home 1-2 times a week. I REALLY need to start back with Jiliian Michael’s 6 week 6 pack abs videos too, lol. 😉
Cynthia Gaarder says
walk 4 miles daily
Hilary says
I think my favorite feature of the Fitbit is the sleep tracker. I would love to know exactly how much I get up at night!
Paula says
You will be amazed, Hilary. I thought I sleep good, but the hours I’m ‘restless’ is amazing!