This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
This post is full of 20 Healthy Snack Bar Recipes You Can Meal Prep to save time and money on healthy snacks at home! Best of all, these snack bars are on the healthier side with no processed sugar, and most are gluten free. There are baked and no-bake options, plus lots of flavor ideas, so you’re sure to find the right snack bar for you!
If you’re trying to save money in the kitchen, a good place to start is by replacing your pre-packaged snacks with homemade ones, and buy your snack bar making ingredients in bulk. Almost all snack bars can be made ahead of time, so you can always be prepared when snack time comes around. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love a good snack bar when the hunger cravings hit.
Making snack bars at home is a super smart idea because you can customize them however you or your kids like, plus leave out all the extra processed sugar and additives you don’t need. Like your bars less sweet? Tone down some of the added maple syrup, honey or dates. If you don’t like nuts, look for an oat or seed based bar. Want bigger bars? Cut them bigger! Seriously, make them how you want. I won’t judge.
Besides the ability to personalize your snack bars your own way, prepping a batch of homemade snack bars is a great idea for a few more reasons:
- have a homemade snack ready when you need it
- add more protein to your snack routine
- save money by not buying snacks on the go
- yes, snack prep counts as meal prep!
Alright, let’s take a look at those healthy snack bar ideas, starting with no-bake.
No-Bake Healthy Snack Bar Recipes You Can Meal Prep
1. Easy Homemade Cinnamon Roll Protein Bars from Sweet Peas and Saffron
2. Raw Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars from Natalie’s Happy Health
3. No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Date Bars from Project Meal Plan
4. No-Bake Caramel Apple Pie Protein Bars from One Clever Chef
5. Favorite Homemade Granola Bars Recipe from I Heart Naptime
6. Fig Snack Bars from Occasionally Eggs
7. Copycat Perfect Bars Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chip from Lemons + Zest
8. No-Bake Superfood Energy Bars from Yummy Mummy Kitchen
9. Healthy Peppermint Mocha Protein Bars from The Girl on Bloor
10. No-Bake Almond Oat Bars from Neil’s Healthy Meals
11. No-Bake Cinnamon Apple Date Bars from Project Meal Plan
12. No-Bake Chocolate & Cranberry Protein Bars from The Bewitchin Kitchen
All of these bars look so delicious! Too many snack bars, not enough snack time! Now, moving on to the snack bars that require some time in the oven…
Baked Healthy Snack Bar Recipes You Can Meal Prep
1. Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars from Kristine’s Kitchen
2. Chocolate Larabar Recipe (Nut Free) from The Pretty Bee
3. Blueberry Greek Yoghurt Granola Bars from Kitchen Sanctuary
4. Chewy Montmorency Tart Cherry Oat Bars from Running to the Kitchen
5. Chewy Banana Quinoa Bars from Served from Scratch
6. Tahini Dark Chocolate Vegan Granola Bars from Veggie Inspired
7. Chocolate Almond Quinoa Snack Bars from Sweet Peas and Saffron
8. Baked Paleo Energy Bars from Jessica Gavin
Enjoy any one of these 20 Healthy Snack Bar Recipes You Can Meal Prep! Looking for more snacks? Here are a few great ideas that aren’t snack bars from Project Meal Plan:
- Unsweetened Ginger Pear Cinnamon Applesauce
- Banana Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Mounds
- Super Clumpy Nut-Free Snack Mix Granola
- 3-Ingredient Pesto Goat Cheese Dip
Jenn says
We always have some form of snack bar in the house. Great for grab-n-go breakfasts, lunchbox treats, after school snacks, and even healthy desserts. Thanks for including my Dark Chocolate Tahini Bars!
Danielle says
Snack bars are a necessity and I couldn’t agree more!! You are very welcome Jenn, thank you for letting me share them!