Description
These wholesome Breakfast Bars are perfect for a grab-and-go morning meal! Packed with oats, nuts, and dried fruits, they provide a healthy balance of fiber and energy to keep you fueled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the oats, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, chia seeds, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Press into the pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- Cut and serve: Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut them into squares. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate if desired.
Notes
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Customize the bars by swapping out the nuts, seeds, or dried fruits with your favorites.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg