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Healthy Breakfast Bars

Healthy Breakfast Bars: A Delicious Start to Your Day!

Reclaim your mornings with Healthy Breakfast Bars, a nutritious grab-and-go snack that combines oats, berries, and natural sweetness.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Gluten-free oats can be used for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Almonds Can swap with walnuts or pecans.
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds Omit for a nut-free treat.
  • 1/3 cup Honey Agave nectar is a great vegan alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (melted) Can use vegetable oil or applesauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Sea salt can be used for a unique flavor.
Berry Topping
  • 2 cups Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen) Experiment with peaches or apples.
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds Consider flaxseed as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be used.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the baking pan and press it down firmly to create an even layer.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, combine mixed berries, chia seeds, and maple syrup. Cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  6. Spread the berry mixture over the cooled bar base.
  7. Allow the assembled bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Cut the bars into squares and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These bars can be stored at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for 1 week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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