Start your day the deliciously wholesome way with these soft and chewy Breakfast Cookie Bars! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like rolled oats, almond flour, and ground flaxseed, these bars strike the perfect balance between healthy and indulgent. Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and enhanced with creamy almond butter and unsweetened applesauce, theyβre a gluten-free, refined sugar-free option perfect for busy mornings or grab-and-go snacks. Bursts of tangy dried cranberries, crunchy chopped nuts, and rich dark chocolate chips add irresistible texture and flavor to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, these make-ahead breakfast bars are perfect for meal prep and can be stored for up to a weekβideal for health-conscious eaters and families alike!
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, ground flaxseed, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and applesauce until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix well until a thick dough forms.
Fold in the dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and dark chocolate chips.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly and evenly using a spatula or your hands.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the bars are set.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares or rectangles.
Store the breakfast cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for a longer shelf life.
Calories |
3667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 219.9 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.3 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2192 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 385.8 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.2 g | 229% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.3 g | ||
| Protein | 99.4 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 904 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 2735 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.