Diet Breakfast Bar
Start your day on a healthy note with these easy and satisfying Diet Breakfast Bars, a perfect grab-and-go option for busy mornings! Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almond butter, chia seeds, and dried cranberries, these bars offer a balanced mix of fiber, protein, and natural sweetness to keep you energized. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes, they can be baked for a toasty flavor or left raw for a no-bake alternative. The addition of ground cinnamon and vanilla extract elevates the taste, while the use of honey or maple syrup allows for a refined sugar-free option. Perfect as a light breakfast or a midday snack, these bars are ideal for anyone looking to incorporate healthy, homemade snacks into their routine. Plus, they’re easily customizable and can be stored for up to a week, making them a convenient choice for meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cups Almond butter
- 0.33 cups Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 0.5 cups Chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, salt, and dried cranberries. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth and warm. Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from heat.
Pour the almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl and mix until fully coated and sticky.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it firmly into an even layer. Use the back of a spoon or your hands (lightly greased) to ensure it's packed tightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to help set the mixture and enhance the flavors. If you prefer a raw version, skip the baking step and refrigerate instead.
Let the baked bars cool completely in the pan before removing them using the parchment overhang.
Once cooled, cut into 12 evenly-sized bars using a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2714 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.7 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 605 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.6 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.6 g | 191% | |
| Total Sugars | 135.4 g | ||
| Protein | 83.5 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 839 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2636 mg | 56% | |
*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.
