Good for You Breakfast Bars
Start your day on the right note with these hearty and wholesome 'Good for You Breakfast Bars'! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, these bars are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and honey, making them a healthy alternative to store-bought snacks. Infused with the warming flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, each bite offers a perfect balance of chewy, crunchy, and subtly sweet textures. Easy to prepare in under an hour, these breakfast bars are as versatile as they are nourishing—perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or an on-the-go treat. Plus, they’re filled with fiber, protein, and omega-3s to keep you energized throughout the day. Whether you enjoy them fresh or store them for later, these homemade breakfast bars are a deliciously guilt-free way to start or power through your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almonds (chopped)
- 0.5 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 0.5 cup dried apricots (chopped)
- 2 large ripe bananas (mashed)
- 0.5 cup natural peanut butter
- 0.33 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, dried cranberries, and chopped dried apricots. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until fully combined.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly, ensuring all the oats and add-ins are coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and let the dish cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out.
Cut into 12 even bars and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.3 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1126 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 438.7 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 73.6 g | 263% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.8 g | ||
| Protein | 108.6 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 643 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 4735 mg | 101% | |
*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.
