Come sample delicious oat/cherry energy bars at the Farmer’s Market today between 11-1 courtesy of Chef Carly. This is such an easy recipe to make and requires no baking. These energy bars are a favorite snack of the Detroit Red Wings because the preparation time is under five minutes. Check out the recipe below and try a batch at home. The great thing about this recipe is how easy it is to individualize the ingredients to whatever you like. These are a great recovery snack after a long run or bike.

Ingredients:

2 cup organic oats

1/3 dried tart cherries

½ cup all-natural peanut butter or almond butter

3 Tablespoons honey (I like Manuka honey best)

1 tsp vanilla optional add ins: chia seeds, hemp seeds, dark chocolate, nuts, dried fruits, coconut, ground flax, etc.

Directions:

1. Mix ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Either roll into balls or fill small containers and freeze for 30 minutes.