Power-Packed Teen Athletes High-Calorie Snacks for Energy Boost
These high-calorie snacks are quick, easy, and perfect for busy teen athletes needing a nutritious energy boost between training and homework. They combine creamy peanut butter, oats, nuts, and Greek yogurt for a satisfying, energy-dense treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (optional 3-4 minutes to toast oats and nuts)
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (125g) natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup (85g) honey
- ½ cup (120g) whole milk Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (60g) chopped mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- ¼ cup (40g) dried cranberries or raisins
- 2 tablespoons (14g) ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup (45g) dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- Optional: Toast the oats and nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring often until lightly golden and fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine natural peanut butter, honey, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add toasted oats, nuts, dried fruit, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and chocolate chips if using. Mix until evenly coated and sticky.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture and press it down firmly and evenly.
- Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to cut into bars or squares.
- Use a sharp knife to slice into 8-10 bars. Store extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
If mixture feels dry, add a tablespoon of water or extra yogurt. If too wet, add a sprinkle of oats. Toasting oats and nuts adds flavor but is optional. Press mixture firmly into pan to prevent crumbling. Cut bars cold but not rock-hard to avoid cracking. Store in airtight container in fridge up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximate)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 9
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