Breakfast in a Bar
Start your morning off right with "Breakfast in a Bar," a no-bake recipe packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor. This easy and nutritious breakfast option combines rolled oats, crunchy almonds, sweet dried cranberries, and nutrient-rich chia seeds for a hearty base, while a touch of ground cinnamon and vanilla extract elevate the flavor profile. Held together by creamy peanut butter and honey, these bars provide natural sweetness and energy to fuel your day. Dark chocolate chips add a hint of indulgence, making these bars both satisfying and irresistible. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no baking required, these make-ahead bars are perfect for busy mornings, on-the-go snacks, or a healthy treat to stash in your fridge. Enjoy a homemade, grab-and-go breakfast that’s as convenient as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almonds (chopped)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, dried cranberries, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, warm the honey and peanut butter together in 15-20 second intervals until they are soft and easy to mix. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the honey-peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and use a large spoon or spatula to mix until everything is evenly coated and sticks together.
Gently fold the dark chocolate chips into the mixture, distributing them evenly.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to press it firmly and evenly into the pan.
Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours or until the mixture is fully set and firm.
Remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to one month.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.3 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 649 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 343.1 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.9 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 185.2 g | ||
| Protein | 75.8 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2331 mg | 50% | |
*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.
